Acura RDX (2009) vs. Hyundai Santa Cruz (2023) Specs

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2009 Acura RDX and 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Specifications

Model Year	2009	2023
Model	Acura RDX	Hyundai Santa Cruz
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUT
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	118.3 in	-14 in
Length	180.7 in	195.7 in	-15 in
Width	73.6 in	75.0 in	-1.4 in
Height	65.2 in	66.7 in	-1.5 in
Curb Weight	3968 lb.	4101 lb.	-133 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	17.7 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.7 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	57.6 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	54.5 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.4 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	40.1 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	56.1 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	53.5 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	36.5 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.8 ft³	0.0	27.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.6 ft³	0.0	60.6 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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