Comparison - Subaru Forester Sport 2019 - vs - Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec 2021

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Subaru Forester Sport 2019

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

28,795

Updated:

11 May 2019

46,100

Updated:

03 Jul 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2019

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

16.60gals

17.10gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Ice silver metallic

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Crystal white pearl

#FEFEFE

Dark blue pearl

#1A2539

Crystal black silica

#000000

Dark gray metallic

#7D7D7D

Color:

Modern Steel Metallic

#494a4c

Majestic Black Pearl

#1c252d

Performance Red Pearl

#971c30

Platinum White Pearl

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Apex Blue Pearl

#022a72

Lunar Silver Metallic

#8d919a

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2019 Subaru Forester is a well thought-out crossover SUV with exceptional space, a great ride, and standard AWD without a fuel-economy penalty.

Pros
Fantastic utility
Comfortable ride
Great safety tech
Thrifty for a crossover
Good value

Cons
Sun Belters might want FWD
Manual and turbo gone
Sport trim about looks only
Dowdy styling

By:

thecarconnection.com

Completely redesigned for 2019
More powerful 2.5-liter flat four-cylinder engine
Subaru's EyeSight system is standard on all models
Increased passenger and cargo space
2.0-liter turbocharged engine has been discontinued

Pros
Standard all-wheel drive
A full complement of driver assists is standard equipment
Off-road ability with better-than-average ground clearance
Generous cargo capacity

Cons
Handling isn't as composed as it is in some competitors
CVT automatic feels less responsive than a conventional automatic
Modest tow rating limits overall utility
Only available engine is underpowered

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edmunds.com

It looks visually similar to the last model, so has enough changed to entice buyers into the all-new Subaru Forester?

Pros
Loaded with safety and convenience features
Ultra-wide passenger door opening aperture
Full-time all-wheel drive system
Fuel efficient four-cylinder petrol engine

Cons
Archaic three-year warranty
12,500km service intervals
Higher starting price

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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?

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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

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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

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Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

26.00mpg

21.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

33.00mpg

26.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

flat

inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

2.00L

Torque:

176ft-lbs

at 4 400rpm

280ft-lbs

at 1 600rpm

Horsepower:

182hp

at 5 800rpm

272hp

at 6 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

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

182.10in

186.70in

Width:

71.50in

74.80in

Height:

68.10in

65.70in

Ground Clearance:

8.70in

8.20in

Front Track:

61.60in

64.20in

Rear Track:

61.80in

64.70in

Wheel Base:

105.10in

108.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.20

40.00

Rear Head Room:

37.70

38.00

Front Leg Room:

43.30in

42.00in

Rear leg room:

39.40in

38.00in

Front Hip Room:

54.10in

55.00in

Front Shoulder Room:

58.20in

60.00in

Rear Hip Room:

53.60in

50.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

57.20in

57.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

70.90cu.ft

79.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

33.00cu.ft

31.10cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

22.90degrees

Angle of Departure:

24.60degrees

Curb Weight:

3531.00lbs

4015.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

Center limited slip differential

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

hands-free entry

Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Cloth

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

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

6 Total Speakers

4 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

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)

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:

Front ventilated disc brakes

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

rear ventilated disc 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:

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System

Turn Signal Mirrors

LED Headlamp

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

Options

Packages:

Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Reverse Automatic Braking + Multimedia Plus Audio + Harman Kardon Amplifier And Speakers + Power Rear Tailgate

Standard Model

Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Reverse Automatic Braking + Multimedia Plus Audio

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Exterior Options:

Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl

Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guards - Dark Blue Pearl

Wheel Locks - Alloy

Body Side Molding - Dark Grey Metallic

Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl

Door Scuff Protector

Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic

Splash Guards

Body Side Molding - Dark Blue Pearl

Sport Grille - Black

Rear Bumper Cover

Door Edge Guards - Dark Grey Metallic

Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic

Interior Options:

Auto-Dimming Mirror W/Compass And Homelink

Rear Seat Back Protector

Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade

Cargo Net

Side Sill Plates - Front

Auto-Dimming Mirror W/Compass

Sunshade

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/Approach Lighting

Footwell Illumination Kit

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Homelink & Approach Lighting

Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror W/Approach Light

All-Weather Floor Liners

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Gray, cloth

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Color:

Ebony, premium leather/sueded microfiber

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Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber

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