2015 Acura RDX vs 2015 MINI Cooper Countryman vs 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

2015 Acura RDX

2015 MINI Cooper Countryman

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RDX AWD 4-Door	19	27	$34,258	$36,495
RDX AWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	19	27	$37,682	$40,195
RDX FWD 4-Door	20	28	$32,962	$35,095
RDX FWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	20	28	$36,386	$38,795

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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	$31,660	$35,350
Cooper Countryman ALL4 4-Door S	25	31	$25,545	$27,850
Cooper Countryman FWD 4-Door	27	34	$21,585	$22,750
Cooper Countryman FWD 4-Door S	26	32	$23,950	$26,100

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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	$36,145	$37,650
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic S	21	26	$25,205	$26,255
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic SE	21	26	$27,121	$28,250
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic SE w/Appearance	21	26	$30,010	$31,260
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic SEL	21	26	$32,247	$33,590
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic R-Line	20	26	$38,041	$39,625
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic S	20	26	$27,101	$28,230
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic SE	20	26	$29,017	$30,225
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic SE w/Appearance	20	26	$31,906	$33,235
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic SEL	20	26	$34,143	$35,565

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,258

$31,660

$36,145

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,495

$35,350

$37,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$608 / month

$589 / month

$628 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A sporty yet smooth driving feel, quiet interior, and top-tier safety all add up to a lot of appeal for the 2015 Acura RDX, although its lack of features and flair stop it short of greatness.

The mildly updated 2015 MINI Countryman is a versatile compact crossover, one of the smallest on the market, that maintains MINI's character and fun-to-drive spirit.

The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan delivers on all of the important small-crossover promises, although it's not as exciting as some other VWs.

TCC Likes

Smooth ride
Excellent handling, maneuverability
Smart, straightforward interior

MINI personality
Upgraded infotainment
Rear seat space

Powerful turbo four
Available all-wheel drive
Spacious interior

TCC Dislikes

Unremarkable exterior
Hesitant transmission
Lacks tech features

Numb electric steering
Undistinguished rear styling
Chaotic dash, control layout

Uninspired handling
Notchy manual gearbox
Uncompetitive value

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

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

33.8

35.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.5

95.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

39.9

39.1

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

52.8

56.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

37.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

52.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

40.1

Exterior Dimensions

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

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.3

41.3

56.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.1

16.5

23.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.1

16.5

23.8

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.1

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

16.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

38.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P225/45VR18

P255/40HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P225/45VR18

P255/40HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

2200

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3838

3263

3404

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear 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

Displacement

3.5 L/212

1.6 L/98

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

273 @ 6200

208 @ 6000

200 @ 5100

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

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

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

MINI Cooper Countryman

Volkswagen Tiguan

Body Style

Sport Utility

ALL4 Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.0 (Est)

6.5 (Est)

7.7 (Est)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5.0 (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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