Comparison - Kia Seltos SX 2021 - vs - Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec 2021

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Kia Seltos SX 2021

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

27,890

Updated:

11 Mar 2020

46,100

Updated:

03 Jul 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

7-speed dual-clutch

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

13.20gals

17.10gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Black Cherry

#383838

Snow White Pearl

#F5F9FA

Steel Gray

#BDBFC1

Gravity Gray

#35393C

Neptune Blue

#5669CE

Starbright Yellow

#D5C468

Clear White/Black Cherry Roof

#FAFAFA

Starbright Yellow/Black Cherry Roof

#DCB557

Dark Ocean Blue/Black Cherry Roof

#0E2649

Mars Orange

#9F4339

Dark Ocean Blue

#0E2649

Dark Ocean Blue/Clear White Roof

#0E2649

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

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2021 Kia Seltos anchors a family of crossover SUVs with its choice of 4-cylinders and available wide-screen infotainment

Pros
Kicky looks
Big 10.3-inch touchscreen (optional)
Available all-wheel drive
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility

Cons
Base engine’s low output
Unknown which safety features come standard

By:

thecarconnection.com

New subcompact crossover slots between the Soul and the Sportage.The Kia Seltos is an all-new model for 2021.

Pros
Impressive interior materials
Lots of standard and available tech
Plenty of cargo space for a compact SUV
Brimming with personality

Cons
Rough ride on the highway
Limited space for passengers in the back seat

By:

edmunds.com

Everything. Seltos is an all-new SUV for the Kia brand and, despite being on sale in global markets for 2020, is launching in the North American market for the 2021 model year.

Pros
Spacious interior,
sweet optional 10.3-inch infotainment,
spry handling.

Cons
Firm ride,
seven-speed automatic hesitant at low speeds,
driver-assistance features not standard.

By:

caranddriver.com

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

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edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy Info:

Combined cycle - mpg 27

Fuel Economy City USA:

25.00mpg

21.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

30.00mpg

26.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

1.60L

2.00L

Torque:

195ft-lbs

at 4 500rpm

280ft-lbs

at 1 600rpm

Horsepower:

175hp

at 6 000rpm

272hp

at 6 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

34.80Feet

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:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

172.00in

186.70in

Width:

70.90in

74.80in

Height:

64.20in

65.70in

Ground Clearance:

7.30in

8.20in

Front Track:

62.00in

64.20in

Rear Track:

62.40in

64.70in

Wheel Base:

103.50in

108.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.00

Rear Head Room:

38.40

38.00

Front Leg Room:

41.40in

42.00in

Rear leg room:

38.00in

Front Hip Room:

53.50in

55.00in

Front Shoulder Room:

55.50in

60.00in

Rear Hip Room:

52.80in

50.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

54.70in

57.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

62.80cu.ft

79.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

26.60cu.ft

31.10cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

28.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

28.00degrees

Curb Weight:

3317.00lbs

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:

1 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

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

8 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Leatherette

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

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

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

8-Speakers

10.25-inch Touch-screen Display

Bose Premium Brand Speakers

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

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:

Ventilated Front Disc

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc

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:

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

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:

Gray Interior Package

SX Sunroof Package

Paint Protection Package

Exterior Options:

Puddle Light

Cross Bars

Lifestyle Hitch

Mudguards

Wheel Locks

Interior Options:

Carpeted Seatback Up Mat

Carpet Floor Mats

Cargo Net, Floor

Cargo Tray

Interior Light Kit

Cargo Mat

Illuminated Scuff Plate

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black SOFINO, leatherette

#323136

Gray SOFINO, leatherette

#575958

Color:

Ebony, premium leather/sueded microfiber

#0f0f0f

Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber

#9f3036

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

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