Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 117.3 in | -13 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 200.7 in | -20 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 78.4 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 70.1 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3931 lb. | 4605 lb. | -674 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.3 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 61.5 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.2 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 60.8 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 58.0 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113 in (over 3 rows) | -33.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.8 | 55.5 ft3 | -27.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -36.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas.