Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,675 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 4,745 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,869 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,656 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,698 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 68 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 983 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 932 mm | 41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 927 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 787 L | 623 L | 164 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,716 L | 1,662 L | 0 L |
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 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |