| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Acura RDX | Lexus CT | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 170.1 in | 10.6 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 69.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 56.7 in | 8.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3968 lb. | 3130 lb. | 838 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 53.9 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.6 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 51.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 32.9 in | 4.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | 28.6 ft3 |
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
| 2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus CT.