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Is the MDX really that much better than the RDX?

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20%
3 votes
2008 Acura RDX
RDX 4WD
80%
12 votes
2008 Acura MDX
MDX 4WD
2008 Acura RDX
RDX 4WD
2008 Acura MDX
MDX 4WD
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
2.3L/140 3.7L/224
Fuel System
PGM-FI PGM-FI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
240 @ 6000 300 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 4500 275 @ 5000
Transmission
Drivetrain
4 Wheel Drive 4 Wheel Drive
Trans Type
5 5
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.70 2.70
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61 1.61
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07 1.07
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77 0.77
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.61 0.54
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.89 1.89
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.53 4.53
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22 20
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
440 610
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
105 130
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.6 9.7
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3924 4548
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 500
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multilink Multilink
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.83 0.91
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.75 0.95
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x - TBD - 13.0 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.0 x - TBD - 13.2 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
P235/55R18 P255/55HR18
Rear Tire Size
P235/55R18 P255/55HR18
Spare Tire Size
T165/80D17 T165/80D17
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 18 x 8
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 18 x 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
Steel  
Steering
Steering Type
Variable Pwr Variable Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.1 17.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.76 3.29
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.2 37.6
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.0 21.0
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
104.3 104.3
Length, Overall (in)
180.7 190.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.6 78.5
Height, Overall (in)
65.2 68.2
Tread Width, Front (in)
61.9 67.7
Tread Width, Rear (in)
62.6 67.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.3 8.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
60.6 83.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
28.8 42.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
  15.0
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
101.4 142.2
Front Head Room (in)
38.7 39.2
Front Leg Room (in)
41.8 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.2 61.6
Front Hip Room (in)
54.4 59.0
Second Head Room (in)
38.3 38.6
Second Leg Room (in)
37.7 38.7
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.3 61.5
Second Hip Room (in)
53.0 59.1
Third Head Room (in)
  35.7
Third Leg Room (in)
  29.1
Third Shoulder Room (in)
  57.1
Third Hip Room (in)
  42.9
Summary
Vehicle Name
RDX MDX
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door