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Acura RDX (2008) vs. Audi A3 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Acura RDX and 2009 Audi A3 specs.

2008 Acura RDX and 2009 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Acura RDX Audi A3  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
179 kW@6000
353 Nm@4500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
147 kW@5100
281 Nm@1800
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,649 mm 2,578 mm 0 mm
Length 4,590 mm 4,285 mm 0 mm
Width 1,869 mm 1,765 mm 0 mm
Height 1,656 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,800 kg 1,578 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 57 L 11 L
Headroom, Row 1 983 mm 968 mm 15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,478 mm 1,379 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,382 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,062 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 973 mm 937 mm 36 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 884 mm 71 mm
Total Legroom 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 787 L 371 L 416 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,716 L 1,546 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura RDX

2008 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable seats. As much room as an X3,X5 or RX see full Acura RDX review
2008 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A3

2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review
 
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