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Acura RDX (2011) vs. Saab 9-5 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Acura RDX and 2009 Saab 9-5 specs.

2011 Acura RDX and 2009 Saab 9-5 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Acura RDX Saab 9-5  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@4500
turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
260 hp@5300
258 lb-ft@1900
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 106.4 in -2.1 in
Length 180.7 in 190.6 in -9.9 in
Width 73.6 in 70.5 in 3.1 in
Height 65.2 in 57.7 in 7.5 in
Curb Weight 3743 lb. 3680 lb. 63 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 18.5 gal. -0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 38.7 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.2 in 56.9 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.4 in 0.0 in 54.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 42.4 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 38.2 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in 56.5 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.0 in 0.0 in 53 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 36.6 in 1 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 79 in (over 2 rows) 0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.8 ft3 36.8 ft3 -9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 60.6 ft3 73.0 ft3 -12.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Acura RDX

2011 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review
2011 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2009 Saab 9-5

2009 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD
Most car seats can be comfortable for a 1 hour drive. Few can be comfortable for a 4 hour drive. Luckily the Saab seats fall into the latter category. see full Saab 9-5 review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable even with rear facing car seat behind either driver or passenger seat. Head room was good even with moon roof. see full Saab 9-5 review
 
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