Comparison - Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec 2021 - vs - Kia Sportage GT-Line 2022

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Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec 2021

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Also called:

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Also called:

Kia KX5

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

46,100

Updated:

03 Jul 2020

38,445

Updated:

08 Jan 2022

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2022

Total Seating:

Transmission:

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

7-speed dual-clutch

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.10gals

14.20gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Modern Steel Metallic

#494a4c

Majestic Black Pearl

#1c252d

Performance Red Pearl

#971c30

Platinum White Pearl

#f4f4f4

Apex Blue Pearl

#022a72

Lunar Silver Metallic

#8d919a

Color:

Infra Red

#741616

Fusion White

#F5F5F0

Dark Penta Metal

#3F3F3F

Blue Flame

#1A4A70

Lunar Silver

#6E717A

Experience Green

#455140

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2021 Acura RDX satisfies sport-sedan drivers and crossover needers alike with strong performance and scads of space.

Pros
Smart style
Strong turbo-4
Warm, inviting cabin
Tech-savvy AWD
Above-par ride and handling

Cons
Infotainment touchpad
Needs better rear seats
Meh on the gas mileage
Cliché-free; cachet-free, too?

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2021 Acura RDX's #5 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Compact SUVs category. Currently the Acura RDX has a score of 8.1 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 24 pieces of research and data elements using various.

Pros
Long list of standard features
Roomy cabin
Balanced ride
Athletic handling

Cons
No engine upgrades available
Clunky infotainment system
Below-average predicted reliability rating

By:

usnews.com

No significant changes for 2021.Part of the third RDX generation introduced for 2019.

Pros
Roomy cabin and cargo area
Sharp steering and handling
Well-trimmed cabin
Lots of available tech for much less than competitors

Cons
No choice of powertrain
Options are bundled solely into packages
Touchpad controller can be difficult to use

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

21.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

26.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.00L

1.60L

Torque:

280ft-lbs

at 1 600rpm

184ft-lbs

at 4 500rpm

Horsepower:

272hp

at 6 500rpm

145hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.90Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

186.70in

177.70in

Width:

74.80in

73.40in

Height:

65.70in

64.90in

Ground Clearance:

8.20in

Front Track:

64.20in

Rear Track:

64.70in

63.80in

Wheel Base:

108.30in

105.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.00

Rear Head Room:

38.00

Front Leg Room:

42.00in

Rear leg room:

38.00in

Front Hip Room:

55.00in

Front Shoulder Room:

60.00in

Rear Hip Room:

50.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

57.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

79.80cu.ft

62.00cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

31.10cu.ft

20.00cu.ft

Curb Weight:

4015.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

Center limited slip differential

Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

hands-free entry

Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Heated mirrors

Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

bucket front seats

height adjustable passenger seat

multi-level heating driver seat

ventilated driver seat

ventilated passenger seat

8 -way power passenger seat

height adjustable driver seat

multi-level heating passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

premium leather/sueded microfiber

8 -way power driver seat

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Driver's Manual Seat Height Adjuster

Driver's Lumbar Support

Front Power Adjustable Seats

Rear Seats Features:

rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Macpherson strut

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Multi Link (4-Link)

Suspension Info:

four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Rear Ventilation Duct

Glovebox with Illumination

Climate Control (Three Zone)

Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination (Driver & Front Passenger)

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

16 total speakers

speed sensitive volume control

auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

710 watts stereo output

USB connection

1 subwoofer(s)

surround audio surround audio (discrete)

4.2" Supervision Colour Cluster Display

6-speaker

12.3" Display with Navigation

Rear View Monitor (RVM)

Free 7-year Kia Connect (UVO) services**

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Turn signal mirrors

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear height adjustable headrests

remote anti-theft alarm system

pre-collision safety system

Rear center 3-point belt

post-collision safety system

LED headlamp

blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Highway Driving Assist (HDA)

Downhill Brake Control (DBC)

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)

Lane Following Assist (LFA)

Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

Multi-Collision Brake

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Ebony, premium leather/sueded microfiber

#0f0f0f

Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber

#9f3036

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Also called:

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Expert Reviews

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Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

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Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Colors

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