Acura RDX (2007) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2008) Specs

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2007 Acura RDX and 2008 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year	2007	2008
Model	Acura RDX	Hyundai Elantra
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	104.3 in	0 in
Length	180.7 in	177.4 in	3.3 in
Width	73.6 in	69.9 in	3.7 in
Height	65.2 in	58.3 in	6.9 in
Curb Weight	3968 lb.	2723 lb.	1245 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	14.0 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.0 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	55.6 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	54.2 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	43.5 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.6 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	55.1 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	54.0 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	35.0 in	2.6 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.8 ft³	14.2 ft³	13.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.6 ft³	14.2 ft³	46.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Acura RDX

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra

2008 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review

2008 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra review

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