Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Lexus GX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 4,780 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,869 mm | 1,880 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,656 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,800 kg | 2,209 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 87 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,021 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 1,016 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 935 mm | 20 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 927 mm | -927 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,433 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 632 mm | -632 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 787 L | 374 L | 413 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.8 | 1,407 L | 26.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,716 L | 2,195 L | -1 L |
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 |
2008 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |