Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Acura RDX | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 104.3 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 180.7 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.6 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 65.2 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 3743 lb. | -392 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.7 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.2 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.4 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.8 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.3 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.0 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.6 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 60.6 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
2006 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
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 |