Acura RDX (2012) vs. Lexus RX (2008) Specs

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2012 Acura RDX and 2008 Lexus RX Specifications

Model Year	2012	2008
Model	Acura RDX	Lexus RX
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	106.9 in	-2.6 in
Length	180.7 in	186.2 in	-5.5 in
Width	73.6 in	72.6 in	1 in
Height	65.2 in	66.1 in	-0.9 in
Curb Weight	3931 lb.	4090 lb.	-159 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	19.2 gal.	-1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.4 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	57.9 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	55.6 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	42.5 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.6 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	57.1 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	55.1 in	-2.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	36.4 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.8 ft³	38.3 ft³	-10.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.6 ft³	84.7 ft³	-24.1 ft³

2012 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

2008 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review

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