Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.0 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 179.5 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 70.1 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 65.9 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3968 lb. | 3440 lb. | 528 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.6 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 56.1 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.0 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |