Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Hyundai Elantra GT | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 4,300 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,869 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,656 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,698 kg | 1,245 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 53 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,019 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 963 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 879 mm | 76 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 787 L | 651 L | 136 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,716 L | 1,444 L | 0 L |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like the Elantra Touring which it replaced, the Elantra GT shares few if any visible parts with the Elantra coupe and sedan. Instead, both cars are essentially the European-market Hyundai i30 rebadged and slightly retuned for North American consumption. In Europe, the i30 is offered in two lengths, a hatch and an estate (the Queen's English for "wagon"). With the Elantra Touring, we got the estate. Perhaps because not enough people bought an Elantra Touring, Hyundai decided we'd readily trade functionality for styling. So with the Elantra GT we get the hatchback. While adults no longer have room to stretch, the Elantra GT's rear seat remains roomier than those in the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, but can't quite match the Kia Forte5's interior dimensions. Actually, Mazda claims more rear legroom in its car, but this particular spec seems well out of sync with reality. Even if this wasn't the case, specs aren't everything. Owing to a healthy height off the floor, the Hyundai's rear seat might be the most comfortable in the segment (unless you're tall enough to require more than the modest amount of headroom). A bonus for rear-seat passengers: the Tech Package includes the segment's only panoramic sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room enough for up to 6 foot adults. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
A comfortable ride. We drove over 500 miles each way on spring break and had no complaints. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Coming from a Volvo the seats are firm in comparison. They aren't the hard pans Honda seems to favor though with good side bolsters, quality cloth that should wear well and decent lumbar support(not adjustable in base). Headrests are adjustable for vertical movement but not forward or back. Driving & Visibility see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |