Acura RDX (2011) vs. Honda Pilot (2012) Specs

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2011 Acura RDX and 2012 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Acura RDX	Honda Pilot
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	109.2 in	-4.9 in
Length	180.7 in	191.4 in	-10.7 in
Width	73.6 in	78.5 in	-4.9 in
Height	65.2 in	71.0 in	-5.8 in
Curb Weight	3931 lb.	4497 lb.	-566 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	21.0 gal.	-3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.0 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	61.5 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	58.6 in	-4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.4 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	39.8 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	62.2 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	56.9 in	-3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.5 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.2 in	-38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	58.9 in	-58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.4 in	-48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.1 in	-32.1 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	112 in (over 3 rows)	-32.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.8 ft³	18.0 ft³	9.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.8	47.7 ft³	-19.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.6 ft³	87.0 ft³	-26.4 ft³

2011 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review

2011 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review

2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review
2011	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review
2011	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review

2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review
2012	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review
2011	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot review

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