Acura RDX (2012) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2009) Specs

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2012 Acura RDX and 2009 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Acura RDX	Nissan Pathfinder
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500	5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD w/low range
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	112.2 in	-7.9 in
Length	180.7 in	192.3 in	-11.6 in
Width	73.6 in	72.8 in	0.8 in
Height	65.2 in	72.0 in	-6.8 in
Curb Weight	3931 lb.	5020 lb.	-1089 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	21.1 gal.	-3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.0 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	58.3 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	55.5 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	42.4 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	40.0 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	58.4 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	57.6 in	-4.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	34.2 in	3.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.7 in	-36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.0 in	-44 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	28.1 in	-28.1 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	104.7 in (over 3 rows)	-25.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.8 ft³	16.5 ft³	11.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.8	49.2 ft³	-21.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.6 ft³	79.2 ft³	-18.6 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

2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review

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