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Acura RDX (2009) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Acura RDX and 2008 Mazda CX-9 specs.

2009 Acura RDX and 2008 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Acura RDX Mazda CX-9  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@4500		 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250		  
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 113.2 in -8.9 in
Length 180.7 in 199.6 in -18.9 in
Width 73.6 in 76.2 in -2.6 in
Height 65.2 in 68.1 in -2.9 in
Curb Weight 3968 lb. 4528 lb. -560 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 20.1 gal. -2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 39.6 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.2 in 59.4 in -1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.4 in 56.5 in -2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 40.9 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 38.8 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in 58.7 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.0 in 56.0 in -3 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 39.8 in -2.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.4 in -35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 56.9 in -56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 43.7 in -43.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 32.4 in -32.4 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 113.1 in (over 3 rows) -33.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.8 ft3 17.2 ft3 10.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 27.8 47.5 ft3 -19.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 60.6 ft3 100.7 ft3 -40.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura RDX

2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda CX-9

2008 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2009 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review
 
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