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Acura RDX Entry Premium SUV
Specifications (USA)

POWERTRAIN

Engine Type

Turbocharged 2.3-liter, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, chain-driven DOHC

Horsepower, SAE net

240 hp at 6000 rpm

Torque, SAE net

260 lbs-ft at 4500 rpm

Redline

6800 rpm

Bore and Stroke

3.4 x 3.9 inches (86 x 99 mm)

Displacement

2300 cc

Compression Ratio

8.8:1

Induction System

Multi-Point Fuel Injection

Valvetrain

Intelligent Variable Valve Timing, Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC)

Engine Block

Die-cast lightweight aluminium alloy

Emission Certification

CARB LEV II ULEV and EPA Tier-2, Bin-5

Throttle

Drive-By-Wire throttle system

Ignition System

Direct ignition system with knock control

Recommended Fuel

Premium Unleaded

Layout

Transversely mounted, front-engine

Drivetrain

Super Handling All-Wheel Drive TM (SH-AWD TM)

Transmission

5-speed automatic, F1-style Sequential SportShift paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control

Ratios (:1)

1st 2.697
2nd 1.606
3rd 1.071
4th 0.766
5th 0.612
Reverse 1.889
Final 4.533

CHASSIS

Body Type

All-steel unit body

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension

Independent multi-link

Shock Absorbers

Front and Rear Twin Tubes

Stabilizer Bars Front

21 mm diameter

Rear

19 mm diameter

Steering Type

Torque-sensing variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion

Steering Ratio

15.1:1

Steering Wheel Turns

2.76 (lock to lock)

Turning Circle

37.4 ft (curb to curb)

Wheels

18 X 7.5 JJ cast alloy wheels

Tires

P235/55R18 99V high performance all-season

Braking System

4-wheel ABS, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist

Front Discs 11.7 inch (297 mm) diameter ventilated (w/ dual piston caliper)
Rear Discs 12.0-inch (341 mm) diameter drum in disc
Stability Control Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control System (TCS)
CAPACITIES
Cooling System 2.4 gallons/9.1 liters
Fuel tank 18.0 gallons/68.0 liters
Volumes Passenger -101.4 cubic ft
Cargo w/ rear seats up - 27.8 cubic ft
Cargo w/ rear seats down - 60.6 cubic ft
Engine Oil Change w/ Filter- 4.62 quarts/4.4 liters

Total - 6.09 quarts/5.8 liters 
FUEL ECONOMY
EPA Fuel Mileage 19/24* mpg (City/Highway)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase

104.3 in (2650 mm)
Track, front 61.9 in (1572 mm)
Track, rear 62.6 in (1590 mm)
Overall Length 180.7 in (4590 mm)
Overall Width 73.6 in (1869.4 mm)
Overall Height 65.2 in (1656.1 mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance 6.25 in (158.8 mm)
Approach/
Departure Angles
Approach – 28.0 degrees
Departure – 22.0 degrees
Breakover – 18.5 degrees
WEIGHTS

Curb Weight

3968 lbs (1800 kg) - W/ Technology Package - 3982 lbs (1806 kg)

Weight Distribution

52/48 (% front / rear)
TOWING
Max. Towing Capacity 1500 lbs
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Front

Head Room 38.7 in (982 mm)
Leg Room 41.8 in (1062 mm)
Hip Room 54.4 in (1383 mm)
Shoulder Room 58.2 in (1479 mm)
2nd Row Head Room 38.3 in (972 mm)
Leg Room 37.6 in (954 mm)
Hip Room 53.0 in (1347 mm)
  Shoulder Room 56.3 in (1430 mm)

WARRANTY

Vehicle

4-year/ 50,000-mile limited warranty

Powertrain

6-year / 70,000-mile limited warranty

Outer Body Rust-Through 5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty

*Preliminary Acura mileage estimates. Final EPA mileage estimates were not available at the time of printing. For comparison purposes only. Mileage may vary.

 

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