Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
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 |
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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 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |