Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6000 353 Nm@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,604 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 4,427 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,869 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,656 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,783 kg | 1,647 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 64 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 993 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 991 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 909 mm | 46 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 787 L | 674 L | 113 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.8 | 651 L | -623.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,716 L | 1,589 L | 0 L |
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 |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |