Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura RDX | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.7 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 171.7 in | 9 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 68.8 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 56.0 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3968 lb. | 3252 lb. | 716 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 54.0 in | 4.2 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 | 37.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.4 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 32.0 in | 5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 50.6 ft3 |
2007 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats. As much room as an X3,X5 or RX see full Acura RDX review |
2007 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 |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |