Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Saab 9-5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6000 353 Nm@4500 |
turbocharged 2.8L V6 DOHC-4v 221 kW@5500 400 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,837 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,869 mm | 1,867 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,656 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,783 kg | 1,975 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 68 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 988 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 963 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 986 mm | -31 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 787 L | 515 L | 272 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,716 L | 18.2 | -17.2 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 |
2011 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the roomiest back seats of any vehicle. Test drove competitors TL, A4 and 3-series and found that none of their backseat room was anywhere close to the Saab's. Also the truck is extremely large making the car very useful for a growing family. see full Saab 9-5 review |
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 |