Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.8 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 167.6 in | 28.5 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 70.8 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.2 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3933 lb. | 3373 lb. | 560 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 55.9 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 53.9 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 35.6 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 | -38.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Acura RLX.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.