Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine
|
2012
Acura RDX |
| Type and Description |
Turbocharged 2.3-liter
inline 4-cylinder |
| Displacement (cc / inches) |
2300 / 141.6 |
| Battery |
12V-65AH |
| Alternator |
12V-105AH |
| Engine Block |
Die-cast aluminum |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.4 x 3.9 |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder,
intelligentVariable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic
Control (i-VTEC®) for intake valves |
| Redline (rpm) |
6800
|
| Compression Ratio |
8.8:1
|
| Horsepower |
240 @ 6000 |
| Torque (SAE net) |
260 @ 4500 |
| Induction System |
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
with Drive-By-Wire™ throttle system |
| Engine Oil Capacity (qt) |
Oil change w/filter |
4.97 |
| Total oil volume |
6.13 |
| Cooling System Capacity
(gal) |
2.4 |
| Fuel capacity (gal) |
18 |
| Fuel Requirement |
Premium Unleaded |
| Emission Certification |
EPA TIER 2 - BIN 5 and
CARB LEV II ULEV |
Fuel Economy
(City / Highway / Combined) |
2WD |
19 / 24
/ 21 |
| SH-AWD™ |
17 / 22 / 19
|
| Transmission |
RDX
SH-AWD™ |
RDX |
| Type |
5-speed
automatic with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic
Control System |
| Drivetrain |
Super Handling All-Wheel
Drive™ |
Front Wheel Drive |
| Gear
Ratios (:1) |
| 1st |
2.697 |
2.697 |
| 2nd |
1.606 |
1.606 |
| 3rd |
1.071 |
1.071 |
| 4th |
0.766 |
0.694 |
| 5th |
0.612 |
0.538 |
| Reverse |
1.889 |
1.889 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4.533 |
4.312 |
| Dimensions
& Capacities(a) |
2012
Acura RDX |
| Wheelbase |
104.3 |
| Track |
Front |
61.9 |
| Rear |
62.6
|
| Overall Length |
182.5
|
| Overall Width |
73.6 |
| Height |
65.2
|
| Minimum
Ground Clearance |
unladen |
6.3 |
| fully loaded |
5.1 |
| Accomodations |
Front
Row |
Second
Row |
| Seating Capacity |
2 |
3 |
| Head Room |
38.7 |
38.3 |
| Leg room |
41.8 |
37.7 |
| Shoulder room |
58.2 |
56.3 |
| Hip room |
54.4 |
53.0 |
| Suspension |
2012
Acura RDX |
| Front |
Type |
Independent suspension with MacPherson struts and
stabilizer bar
|
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) |
21 mm
diameter, solid |
| Rear |
Type |
Independent multi-link
suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) |
19 mm diameter, solid (rear) |
| Shock Absorbers |
Gas-charged twin tube (front and rear)
|
| Steering |
2012
Acura RDX |
| Type |
Torque-sensing
variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) ft |
39.2 |
| Steering Wheel Turns,
Lock-to-Lock |
2.76 |
| Ratio |
15.1:1 |
| Wheels and TIres |
2012 Acura
RDX
|
| Wheels |
18x7.5-inch 10-spoke cast-aluminum
wheels
|
| Tires |
Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P235/55R18
all-season
|
| Brakes |
2012
Acura RDX |
| Braking System |
4-wheel
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake
Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist |
| Front |
Type
|
ventilated rotors with
dual-piston cast-iron calipers |
|
Diameter (in.)
|
11.7 |
| Rear |
Type
|
solid rotors with single-piston
cast-iron calipers |
|
Diameter (in.)
|
12.0 |
| Stability Control |
Vehicle
Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
System |
| Weights
and Capacities (pounds unless otherwise noted) |
2012
Acura RDX |
| Base Curb
Weight (lbs.) |
RDX (2WD) |
Base |
3743 |
| w/ Tech Package |
3752 |
| RDX (SH-AWD™) |
Base |
3931 |
| w/ Tech Package |
3942 |
| Cargo Volume
(cu. ft.) |
with rear seats down |
60.6 |
| with rear seats up |
27.8 |
| Passenger Volume (cu.
ft.) |
101.4 |
| Weight Distribution
(% front/rear) |
RDX (2WD) |
59 / 41 |
| RDX (SH-AWD™) |
57 / 43 |
| Maximum Towing Capacity
(lbs) |
1500 |
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