Compare 2011 Acura RDX vs 2011 Honda CR-V vs 2011 Mazda CX-7

2011 Acura RDX
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2011 Honda CR-V
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2011 Mazda CX-7
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AWD 4-Door
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
RDX AWD 4-Door 17 22 $32,480 $34,895
RDX AWD 4-Door Tech Pkg 17 22 $35,323 $37,995
RDX FWD 4-Door 19 24 $30,646 $32,895
RDX FWD 4-Door Tech Pkg 19 24 $33,489 $35,995
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2WD 5-Door EX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX 21 28 $22,513 $24,195
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L 21 28 $24,971 $26,845
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi 21 28 $26,825 $28,845
CR-V 2WD 5-Door LX 21 28 $20,380 $21,895
CR-V 2WD 5-Door SE 21 28 $21,029 $22,595
CR-V 4WD 5-Door EX 21 27 $23,672 $25,445
CR-V 4WD 5-Door EX-L 21 27 $26,130 $28,095
CR-V 4WD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi 21 27 $27,985 $30,095
CR-V 4WD 5-Door LX 21 27 $21,539 $23,145
CR-V 4WD 5-Door SE 21 27 $22,188 $23,845
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AWD 4-Door s Grand Touring
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CX-7 AWD 4-Door s Grand Touring 17 21 $31,209 $33,340
CX-7 AWD 4-Door s Touring 17 21 $26,173 $27,955
CX-7 FWD 4-Door i SV 20 28 $20,921 $21,990
CX-7 FWD 4-Door i Sport 20 28 $21,687 $22,795
CX-7 FWD 4-Door i Touring 20 28 $25,104 $26,390
CX-7 FWD 4-Door s Grand Touring 18 24 $29,620 $31,640
CX-7 FWD 4-Door s Touring 18 24 $24,582 $26,255
Pricing
Invoice Price
$32,480
$22,513
$31,209
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$34,895
$24,195
$33,340
Monthly Payment Estimate
$582 / month
$403 / month
$556 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
7.4
7.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2011 Acura RDX is delightfully frisky and nimble, but it doesn't feel as lavish as other luxury crossovers. The 2011 Honda CR-V is homely, as well as unexciting to drive; yet it's a great minivan alternative on many counts—appealing to practical shoppers with a roomy, versatile interior and top safety ratings. The 2011 Mazda CX-7 remains a good compromise vehicle for small families—especially if you want a driving experience that's closer to that of a sport sedan and can't be seen in a minivan.
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Fuel Economy
City
17 mpg 21 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
22 mpg 28 mpg 21 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Sport Utility 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in)
38.3 38.5 38.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.3 56.0 55.8
Front Leg Room (in)
41.8 41.3 41.7
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
54.4 55.9 54.8
Second Leg Room (in)
37.3 38.5 36.4
Front Head Room (in)
38.7 38.9 38.2
Second Hip Room (in)
53.0 54.6 53.0
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.2 56.9 58.0
Passenger Volume (ft³)
101.4 100.9 98.8
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.3 6.7 8.2
Length, Overall (in)
180.7 179.3 184.3
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
65.1 66.1 64.8
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.6 61.6 63.5
Wheelbase (in)
104.3 103.1 108.3
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.6 71.6 73.7
Track Width, Front (in)
61.8 61.6 63.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
60.6 72.9 58.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA NA - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - 39.0 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
27.8 35.7 29.9
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 54.0 - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - 51.0 - TBD -
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.0 x - TBD - 12.0 x - TBD - 11.9 X 0.7
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x - TBD - 11.7 x - TBD - 11.7 X 1.1
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.0 15.3 18.2
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.1 15.7 15.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.2 37.8 37.4
Steering Type
Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.76 3.0 2.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
P235/55R18 P225/65TR17 P235/55HR19
Spare Tire Size
NA - TBD - T155/90D18
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/55R18 P225/65TR17 P235/55HR19
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 150 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
225 225 NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1500 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1500 NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3931 3413 4001
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA - TBD - 18 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 17 x - TBD - 19 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 17 x - TBD - 19 x 7.5
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.1 7.0 9.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
440 410 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
105 - TBD - 110
Engine
Displacement
2.3L/- TBD - 2.4L/144 2.3L/138
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
240 @ 6000 180 @ 6800 244 @ 5000
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
Fuel System
DI Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 4500 161 @ 4400 258 @ 2500
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 21 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 24 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22 28 21
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07 1.08 1.56
Trans Type
5 5 6
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.61 0.56 0.86
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.89 2.00 3.39
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61 1.61 2.37
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.53 4.50 3.75
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77 0.77 1.15
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic Automatic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA 0.69
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.70 2.78 4.15
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- 1.00 NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- - TBD - NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Acura RDX Honda CR-V Mazda CX-7
Body Style
4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.83 0.79 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-Link Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-link w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.75 0.75 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
4 5 3
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 7.8 9.6
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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