| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Acura RDX | Audi A6 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 114.7 in | -10.4 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 193.9 in | -13.2 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 73.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 57.8 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3743 lb. | 4045 lb. | -302 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 57.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.3 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | 46.5 ft3 |
| 2012 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review |
| 2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very supportive seats, nice leather, great heated seats. see full Audi A6 review |
| 2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 review |