Chevrolet Avalanche (2008) vs. Acura RDX (2012) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2012 Acura RDX Specifications

Model Year	2008	2012
Model	Chevrolet Avalanche	Acura RDX
Engine	6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUT	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	130.0 in	104.3 in	25.7 in
Length	221.3 in	180.7 in	40.6 in
Width	79.1 in	73.6 in	5.5 in
Height	76.6 in	65.2 in	11.4 in
Curb Weight	5842 lb.	3931 lb.	1911 lb.
Fuel Capacity	31.0 gal.	18.0 gal.	13 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.1 in	38.7 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	65.3 in	58.2 in	7.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	64.4 in	54.4 in	10 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.8 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.3 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.2 in	56.3 in	8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	62.3 in	53.0 in	9.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	37.6 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	45.5 ft³	27.8 ft³	17.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	101.1 ft³	60.6 ft³	40.5 ft³

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review
2007	4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review

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

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