| Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
| Model | Lexus RC | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 108.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 190.7 in | -5.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 78.5 in | -6.1 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 68.2 in | -13.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3737 lb. | 4535 lb. | -798 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 61.6 in | -6.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 59.0 in | -5.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.4 in | 41.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 38.6 in | -3.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.8 in | 61.5 in | -10.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.9 in | 59.1 in | -14.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 27.3 in | 38.7 in | -11.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -36.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.4 | 42.9 ft3 | -32.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.4 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -73.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus RC.
| 2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |