| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | Acura RDX | Volvo C30 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 167.4 in | 13.3 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 70.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 57.0 in | 8.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3968 lb. | 3201 lb. | 767 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 53.6 in | 4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 47.0 in | 9.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 41.5 in | 11.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 40.4 ft3 |
| 2008 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats. As much room as an X3,X5 or RX see full Acura RDX review |
| 2008 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 |
| 2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
| 2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |