Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |