Ford Explorer (2017) vs. Acura RDX (2012) Specs

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2017 Ford Explorer and 2012 Acura RDX Specifications

Model Year	2017	2012
Model	Ford Explorer	Acura RDX
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,860 mm	2,649 mm	0 mm
Length	5,037 mm	4,590 mm	1 mm
Width	2,004 mm	1,869 mm	1 mm
Height	1,778 mm	1,656 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,102 kg	1,783 kg	1 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	68 L	2 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,052 mm	983 mm	-982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,562 mm	1,478 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,455 mm	1,382 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,031 mm	1,062 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,031 mm	973 mm	-972 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,549 mm	1,430 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,443 mm	1,346 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	1,003 mm	955 mm	-954 mm
Headroom, Row 3	960 mm	0 mm	960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	1,290 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	1,034 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	846 mm	0 mm	846 mm
Total Legroom	2,880 mm (over 3 rows)	2,017 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	595 L	787 L	-192 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,243 L	27.8	-26.8 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,313 L	1,716 L	1 L

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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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