Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 115.3 in | -11 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 199.4 in | -18.7 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 77.5 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 69.0 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3931 lb. | 4301 lb. | -370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 57.9 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.7 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.0 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.1 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 57.4 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.1 in | -40.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.7 in | -29.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -30.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.8 | 38.2 ft3 | -10.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 | -10.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-9.