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Acura RDX (2012) vs. Subaru Legacy (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Acura RDX and 2009 Subaru Legacy specs.

2012 Acura RDX and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Acura RDX Subaru Legacy  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
179 kW@6000
353 Nm@4500
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
181 kW@6000
327 Nm@3600
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,649 mm 2,670 mm 0 mm
Length 4,590 mm 4,729 mm 0 mm
Width 1,869 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Height 1,656 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,698 kg 1,558 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 64 L 4 L
Headroom, Row 1 983 mm 1,003 mm 982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,478 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,382 mm 1,295 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,062 mm 1,120 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 973 mm 927 mm 46 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,364 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 1,336 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 861 mm 94 mm
Total Legroom 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 787 L 323 L 464 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,716 L 11.4 -10.4 L

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

2012 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 Subaru Legacy

2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review
 
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