POWERTRAIN |
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Engine Type |
3.5-liter SOHC V-6 |
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Horsepower, SAE net |
273 hp at 6,200 rpm |
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Torque, SAE net |
251 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm |
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Redline |
6,800 rpm |
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Bore and Stroke |
3.5 x 3.7 inches (89 x 93 mm) |
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Displacement |
211.8 cu in (3,471 cc) |
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Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
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Induction System |
Multi-Point Fuel Injection, Drive-By-Wire™ throttle system, Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) |
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Valvetrain |
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®), 4- valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft (SOHC) |
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Engine Block |
Aluminum block with cast-iron cylinder liners |
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Emissions Certification |
EPA TIER 2 – BIN 5 and CARB LEV II ULEV |
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Ignition System |
Direct ignition system with knock control |
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Alternator / Battery |
12 volt – 130 amp / 12V-72AH |
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Recommended Fuel |
Premium Unleaded |
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Engine Layout |
Transversely mounted, front-engine |
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Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive (RDX) |
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Transmission |
6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control |
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Gear Ratios |
Transmission gear ratios |
Overall gear ratios |
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First |
3.359:1 |
First |
14.276 |
CHASSIS |
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Body Type |
Steel unit body |
Front Suspension |
Independent suspension with MacPherson struts |
Rear Suspension |
Independent multi-link suspension |
Shock Absorbers |
Gas-charged twin tube (front and rear) |
Stabilizer Bars |
22 mm diameter, solid (front); 19 mm diameter, solid (rear) |
Steering Type |
Electric power steering, rack-and-pinion |
Steering Ratio |
15.0:1 |
Steering Wheel Turns |
2.74 turns (lock-to-lock) |
Turning Circle |
39.0 feet (curb-to-curb) |
Wheels |
18x7.5-inch split 5-spoke cast-aluminum wheels |
Tires |
Michelin Primacy MXM4 P235/60R18 all-season tires |
Braking System |
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist |
Front Brakes |
12.3-inch (312 mm) diameter ventilated rotors |
Rear Brakes |
12.0-inch (305 mm) diameter solid rotors |
Stability Control |
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control System |
CAPACITIES |
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Cooling System (total) |
2.3 gallons (8.6 liters) |
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Fuel tank |
16 gallons (60.5 liters) |
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Engine Oil |
Change with oil filter – 7.0 quarts (6.6 liters) |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
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Wheelbase |
105.7 in |
(2685 mm) |
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Track, front |
63.1 in |
(1604 mm) |
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Track, rear |
63.4 in |
(1610 mm) |
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Overall Length |
183.5 in |
(4660 mm) |
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Overall Width |
73.7 in |
(1872 mm) |
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Overall Height |
66.1 in |
(1678 mm) |
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Ground Clearance |
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Angles of Incidence |
Approach Angle – 17.2 degrees |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
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Front Seats |
Head Room |
38.7 in |
(983 mm) |
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Second Row Seats |
Head Room |
38.1 in |
(969 mm) |
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Interior Volumes |
Passenger volume Cargo area (rear seats down) Cargo area (above floor area with rear seats down*) Cargo area (rear seats up) *SAE seating reference position |
103.5 cubic feet 76.9 cubic feet 61.3 cubic feet 26.1 cubic feet |
FUEL ECONOMY |
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EPA Fuel Mileage |
20/28/23mpg* (2WD) |
19/27/22 mpg* (AWD) |
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*Based on 2015 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. |
WEIGHTS |
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Curb Weight |
RDX (2WD) RDX (2WD) w/ Tech Package RDX (AWD) RDX (AWD) w/ Tech Package |
3,717 lbs (1686 kg) 3,732 lbs (1693 kg) 3,838 lbs (1741 kg) 3,852 lbs (1747 kg) |
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Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
RDX (2WD) RDX (2WD) w/ Tech Package RDX (AWD) RDX (AWD) w/ Tech Package |
2,231 lbs / 1,486 lbs 2,233 lbs / 1,499 lbs 2,277 lbs / 1,561 lbs 2,273 lbs / 1,579 lbs |
TOWING |
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Maximum Towing Capacity |
1,500 lbs |
WARRANTY |
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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 |