Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Kia Niro | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
Electric 201 hp 291 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 171.5 in | 9.2 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 71.1 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 60.8 in | 4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3743 lb. | 3854 lb. | -111 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.1 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 56.0 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.7 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.2 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 48.3 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.4 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 63.2 ft3 | -2.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Niro.