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2012 Acura RDX and 2010 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Acura RDX | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 188.0 in | -7.3 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 71.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 59.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3743 lb. | 3512 lb. | 231 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 55.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Acura RDX
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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