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Acura RDX (2012) vs. Honda Pilot (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Acura RDX and 2008 Honda Pilot specs.

2012 Acura RDX and 2008 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Acura RDX Honda Pilot  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@4500
3.5L V6 w/DoD
OHC-4v
244 hp@5750
240 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,649 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,590 mm 4,775 mm 0 mm
Width 1,869 mm 1,969 mm 0 mm
Height 1,656 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,698 kg 1,934 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 77 L -9 L
Headroom, Row 1 983 mm 1,064 mm 982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,478 mm 1,565 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,382 mm 1,461 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,062 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 973 mm 1,019 mm 972 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,560 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 1,438 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 950 mm 5 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 980 mm -980 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,516 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,245 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 767 mm -767 mm
Total Legroom 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 787 L 450 L 337 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 27.8 1,348 L 26.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,716 L 2,481 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Acura RDX

2012 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Pilot

2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review
2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review
 
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