2014 Acura RDX vs 2014 MINI Cooper Countryman vs 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

2014 Acura RDX

2014 MINI Cooper Countryman

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RDX AWD 4-Door	19	27	$33,725	$35,920
RDX AWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	19	27	$37,150	$39,620
RDX FWD 4-Door	20	28	$32,430	$34,520
RDX FWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	20	28	$35,854	$38,220

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ALL4 4-Door John Cooper Works

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cooper Countryman ALL4 4-Door John Cooper Works	25	31	$32,155	$34,950
Cooper Countryman ALL4 4-Door S	25	31	$25,210	$27,400
Cooper Countryman FWD 4-Door	28	35	$20,330	$22,100
Cooper Countryman FWD 4-Door S	26	32	$23,645	$25,700

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2WD 4-Door Automatic R-Line

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic R-Line	21	26	$35,406	$36,880
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic S	21	26	$24,317	$25,330
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic SE	21	26	$26,246	$27,340
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic SE w/Appearance	21	26	$28,767	$29,965
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic SEL	21	26	$31,675	$32,995
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Manual S	18	26	$22,373	$23,305
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic R-Line	20	26	$37,282	$38,835
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic S	20	26	$26,193	$27,285
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic SE	20	26	$28,123	$29,295
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic SE w/Appearance	20	26	$30,642	$31,920
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic SEL	20	26	$33,553	$34,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,725

$32,155

$35,406

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,920

$34,950

$36,880

Monthly Payment Estimate

$599 / month

$583 / month

$615 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.0

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Acura RDX offers a relatively sporty look and driving feel, as well as a quiet, comfortable interior and top-notch safety; but features or flair it's no standout.

The 2014 MINI Countryman puts the brand's fun-to-drive spirit into the body of a versatile compact crossover.

The 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan offers just about everything a compact crossover should, though its a little conservative in style and feel.

TCC Likes

Just right size for small families
Smooth ride, athletic handling
Agreeable, smart interior

MINI spirit
Interior trim improvements
Useful rear seat

Strong, efficient turbo four
Build quality and materials
Roomy cabin

TCC Dislikes

Hesitant transmission
Unremarkable exterior
Lacks standout tech features

Electric steering feel
No paddles on automatic
Rear-end look undefined

Uninspired handling
Notchy, vague manual gearbox
Priced higher than its peers

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

25 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

31 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Compact Cars

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

52.8

56.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

52.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.5

95.3

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

40.1

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

33.8

35.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

39.9

39.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

60.1

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

6.9

Length, Overall (in)

183.5

161.8

174.5

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

61.5

67.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

61.2

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

102.2

102.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

70.4

71.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.1

16.5

23.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.1

16.5

23.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.3

41.3

56.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.1

12.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

16.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

38.1

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P225/45VR18

P255/40HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P225/45VR18

P255/40HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

220

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

220

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

2200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3838

3263

3404

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

280

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

120

140

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

251 @ 5000

192 @ 1850

207 @ 1700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

1.6 L/98

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

273 @ 6200

208 @ 6000

200 @ 5100

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.14

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.82

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.31

3.95

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

3.71

3.45

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.48

1.55

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.95

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

3.23

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.09

2.13

2.30

Trans Order Code

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

ALL4 Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

MINI Cooper Countryman

Volkswagen Tiguan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.3 (Est)

6.7

7.8 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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