2007 Acura RDX vs. 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit

To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RDX would be higher. At 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit.

Because 2007 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Acura RDX 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit
Make Acura Volkswagen
Model RDX Rabbit
Year Released 2007 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2300 cc 2480 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4250 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 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
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 55 L


 

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