Kia Sportage (2013) vs. Acura RDX (2011) Specs

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2013 Kia Sportage and 2011 Acura RDX Specifications

Model Year	2013	2011
Model	Kia Sportage	Acura RDX
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	104.3 in	-0.4 in
Length	174.8 in	180.7 in	-5.9 in
Width	73.0 in	73.6 in	-0.6 in
Height	64.4 in	65.2 in	-0.8 in
Curb Weight	3466 lb.	3931 lb.	-465 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	18.0 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.7 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	58.2 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	54.4 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.8 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.3 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.3 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	53.0 in	-3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.9 in	37.6 in	0.3 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	-0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.1 ft³	27.8 ft³	-1.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	60.6 ft³	-6 ft³

2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV	Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips 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

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