Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.5 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 174.3 in | 6.4 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 71.2 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 66.3 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3931 lb. | 3631 lb. | 300 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 56.2 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.1 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.8 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.8 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.8 | 23.0 ft3 | 4.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |