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Acura RDX (2009) vs. Toyota Highlander (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Acura RDX and 2017 Toyota Highlander specs.

2009 Acura RDX and 2017 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2009 2017  
Model Acura RDX Toyota Highlander  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
179 kW@6000
353 Nm@4500
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
220 kW@6600
357 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,649 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,590 mm 4,890 mm 0 mm
Width 1,869 mm 1,925 mm 0 mm
Height 1,656 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,800 kg 2,057 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 73 L -5 L
Headroom, Row 1 983 mm 1,034 mm 982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,478 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,382 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,062 mm 1,123 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 973 mm 1,013 mm 972 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 975 mm -20 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 912 mm -912 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,397 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,158 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 704 mm -704 mm
Total Legroom 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 787 L 391 L 396 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 27.8 1,198 L 26.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,716 L 2,370 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura RDX

2009 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
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Toyota Highlander

2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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