Acura RDX (2012) vs. Toyota Highlander (2006) Specs

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2012 Acura RDX and 2006 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2012	2006
Model	Acura RDX	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	106.9 in	-2.6 in
Length	180.7 in	184.6 in	-3.9 in
Width	73.6 in	71.9 in	1.7 in
Height	65.2 in	67.9 in	-2.7 in
Curb Weight	3743 lb.	3649 lb.	94 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	19.1 gal.	-1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.0 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	57.9 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	55.1 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	40.7 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	39.8 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	57.0 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	54.9 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	36.4 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.3 in	-32.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	39.8 in	-39.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.2 in	-30.2 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	107.3 in (over 3 rows)	-27.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.8 ft³	10.5 ft³	17.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.8	39.7 ft³	-11.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.6 ft³	80.6 ft³	-20 ft³

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

2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review

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