Acura RDX (2012) vs. Nissan Maxima (2011) Specs

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2012 Acura RDX and 2011 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year	2012	2011
Model	Acura RDX	Nissan Maxima
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	109.3 in	-5 in
Length	180.7 in	190.6 in	-9.9 in
Width	73.6 in	73.2 in	0.4 in
Height	65.2 in	57.8 in	7.4 in
Curb Weight	3743 lb.	3556 lb.	187 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	20.0 gal.	-2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.5 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	56.3 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	53.4 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	43.8 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	36.4 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	55.1 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	53.9 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	34.6 in	3 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	78.4 in (over 2 rows)	1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.8 ft³	14.2 ft³	13.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.6 ft³	14.2 ft³	46.4 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Acura RDX

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Maxima

2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review
2010	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review

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