Acura RDX (2009) vs. Audi A8 (2011) Specs

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2009 Acura RDX and 2011 Audi A8 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2011
Model	Acura RDX	Audi A8
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500	4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 372 hp@6800 328 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	122.9 in	-18.6 in
Length	180.7 in	207.4 in	-26.7 in
Width	73.6 in	76.7 in	-3.1 in
Height	65.2 in	57.9 in	7.3 in
Curb Weight	3968 lb.	4453 lb.	-485 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	23.8 gal.	-5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	37.2 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	59.1 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	0.0 in	54.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.4 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	39.1 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	57.8 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	42.9 in	-5.3 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	84.3 in (over 2 rows)	-4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.8 ft³	13.2 ft³	14.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.6 ft³	13.2 ft³	47.4 ft³

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

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