Acura RDX (2011) vs. Honda Pilot (2015) Specs

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2011 Acura RDX and 2015 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2011	2015
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

2015 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review

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