Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Hyundai Sonata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.0 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 189.8 in | -9.1 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 72.2 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 57.9 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3743 lb. | 3161 lb. | 582 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 57.9 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.2 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 45.5 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 54.9 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.6 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |