Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Scion tC | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 174.0 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 69.1 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 55.7 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3968 lb. | 2905 lb. | 1063 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 54.3 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.2 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.6 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 50.0 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 47.3 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.6 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | 25.2 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 |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |