Acura RDX (2012) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2018) Specs

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2012 Acura RDX and 2018 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2018
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
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

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