Acura RDX (2008) vs. Kia Sportage (2009) Specs

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2008 Acura RDX and 2009 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Acura RDX	Kia Sportage
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	103.5 in	0.8 in
Length	180.7 in	171.3 in	9.4 in
Width	73.6 in	70.9 in	2.7 in
Height	65.2 in	66.7 in	-1.5 in
Curb Weight	3968 lb.	3527 lb.	441 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	15.3 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.7 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	56.7 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	54.6 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	42.1 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	39.4 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	56.3 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	54.6 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.2 in	0.4 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.8 ft³	23.6 ft³	4.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.6 ft³	66.6 ft³	-6 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

2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review

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