Acura RDX (2021) vs. Honda Pilot (2017) Specs

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2021 Acura RDX and 2017 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2021	2017
Model	Acura RDX	Honda Pilot
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6500 280 lb-ft@1600	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	111.0 in	-2.7 in
Length	186.8 in	194.5 in	-7.7 in
Width	74.8 in	78.6 in	-3.8 in
Height	65.7 in	69.8 in	-4.1 in
Curb Weight	4019 lb.	4230 lb.	-211 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.1 gal.	19.5 gal.	-2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.1 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.0 in	62.0 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	59.1 in	-4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	40.9 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	40.2 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	62.0 in	-5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.0 in	57.3 in	-7.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.4 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.6 in	-44.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.9 in	-31.9 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	111.2 in (over 3 rows)	-31.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.1 ft³	16.5 ft³	14.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	31.1	46.8 ft³	-15.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.9 ft³	83.9 ft³	-25 ft³

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2017 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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