| Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
| Model | Acura RDX | Volvo XC40 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 248 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@4800 |
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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 | 106.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 174.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 73.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 65.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3968 lb. | 3742 lb. | 226 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 3.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 56.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.1 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.3 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 54.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 47.2 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
| 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 |
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