Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Volkswagen CC | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.7 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 188.9 in | -8.2 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 73.0 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 55.8 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3931 lb. | 3854 lb. | 77 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 56.0 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 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 | 54.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.3 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 47.6 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2012 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Press reviews have talked about this. Great shape, and the pleather is comfy (not on hot summer days). see full Volkswagen CC review |
2012 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
legroom is great but headroom is tight for over 6 foot see full Volkswagen CC review |