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Acura RDX (2012) vs. Audi A3 (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Acura RDX and 2010 Audi A3 specs.

2012 Acura RDX and 2010 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2010  
Model Acura RDX Audi A3  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@4500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 101.5 in 2.8 in
Length 180.7 in 168.7 in 12 in
Width 73.6 in 69.5 in 4.1 in
Height 65.2 in 56.0 in 9.2 in
Curb Weight 3931 lb. 3479 lb. 452 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 15.0 gal. 3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 38.1 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.2 in 54.3 in 3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.4 in 0.0 in 54.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 41.2 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 36.9 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in 52.8 in 3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.0 in 0.0 in 53 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 34.8 in 2.8 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) 3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.8 ft3 13.1 ft3 14.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 60.6 ft3 54.6 ft3 6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Acura RDX

2012 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Audi A3

2010 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
 
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