2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit

To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX and 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit.

Because 2007 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. 2007 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Acura RDX 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit
Make Acura Volkswagen
Model RDX Rabbit
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2299 cc 2501 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 240 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 231 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.4 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 92.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4220 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2580 mm


 

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