Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Audi A3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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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 | 1,660 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 |
2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |