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Nissan Xterra (2009) vs. Acura RDX (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Nissan Xterra and 2012 Acura RDX specs.

2009 Nissan Xterra and 2012 Acura RDX Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Nissan Xterra Acura RDX  
Engine 4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
261 hp@5600
281 lb-ft@4000
turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 104.3 in 2 in
Length 178.7 in 180.7 in -2 in
Width 72.8 in 73.6 in -0.8 in
Height 74.9 in 65.2 in 9.7 in
Curb Weight 4165 lb. 3931 lb. 234 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 18.0 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 38.7 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 58.2 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.9 in 54.4 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 41.8 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 38.3 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.3 in 56.3 in 2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 46.1 in 53.0 in -6.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.4 in 37.6 in -3.2 in
Total Legroom 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 79.4 in (over 2 rows) -2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.2 ft3 27.8 ft3 7.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 65.7 ft3 60.6 ft3 5.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Xterra

2009 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Acura RDX

2012 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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