Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.7 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 181.1 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 71.5 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 66.3 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3968 lb. | 3680 lb. | 288 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.8 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 57.1 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.8 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.7 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 52.4 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.0 in | -30 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -30.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.8 | 37.2 ft3 | -9.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -12.4 ft3 |
2007 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats. As much room as an X3,X5 or RX see full Acura RDX review |
2007 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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |