Acura RDX (2021) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2015) Specs

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2021 Acura RDX and 2015 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2021	2015
Model	Acura RDX	Audi A3 / S3
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6500 280 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	103.8 in	4.5 in
Length	186.8 in	175.4 in	11.4 in
Width	74.8 in	70.7 in	4.1 in
Height	65.7 in	55.7 in	10 in
Curb Weight	3783 lb.	3462 lb.	321 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.1 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	36.5 in	3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.0 in	54.8 in	5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.2 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	36.1 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	53.0 in	4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.0 in	0.0 in	50 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	35.1 in	2.9 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.1 ft³	12.3 ft³	18.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.9 ft³	12.3 ft³	46.6 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Acura RDX.

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review

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