Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Kia Rio | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.2 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 159.4 in | 21.3 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 67.7 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 57.3 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3968 lb. | 2729 lb. | 1239 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 53.1 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 52.1 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.8 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.1 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 51.2 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 31.1 in | 6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 | 10.8 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 |
2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |