2016 Acura RDX vs 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

2016 Acura RDX

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RDX AWD 4-Door	19	28	$34,695	$36,870
RDX AWD 4-Door AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	19	28	$35,916	$38,170
RDX AWD 4-Door Advance Pkg	19	28	$40,938	$43,520
RDX AWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	19	28	$38,169	$40,570
RDX AWD 4-Door Tech/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	19	28	$39,389	$41,870
RDX FWD 4-Door	20	29	$33,287	$35,370
RDX FWD 4-Door AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	20	29	$34,507	$36,670
RDX FWD 4-Door Advance Pkg	20	29	$39,530	$42,020
RDX FWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	20	29	$36,760	$39,070
RDX FWD 4-Door Tech/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	20	29	$37,981	$40,370

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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	$27,552	$28,700
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic S	21	26	$23,895	$24,890
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic SE	21	26	$30,135	$31,390
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic SEL	21	26	$33,067	$34,445
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic R-Line	20	26	$29,448	$30,675
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic S	20	26	$25,790	$26,865
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic SE	20	26	$32,030	$33,365
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic SEL	20	26	$34,962	$36,420

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,695

$27,552

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,870

$28,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$615 / month

$478 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Acura RDX is a smooth and responsive crossover SUV; it’s easy to live with, as long as the back seat fits your passengers.

While it's not as fun as other VWs and the old design leaves it behind in terms of safety, technology and fuel economy, the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan delivers on most of the important small-crossover promises.

TCC Likes

Smart V-6 acceleration
Rides smoothly
More agile than its rivals

Frisky turbo four
Available all-wheel drive
Spacious interior

TCC Dislikes

Back seat is a little cramped
Rear seats don't fold flat
Tinny audio

Uninspired handling
Mediocre crash test ratings
Uncompetitive value

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

35.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

39.1

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

56.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.5

95.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

Front Leg Room (in)

40.1

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

71.2

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

6.9

Length, Overall (in)

184.4

174.5

Height, Overall (in)

67.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

102.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.3

56.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.1

23.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.1

23.8

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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)

16.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P255/40HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P255/40HR19

Trailering

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

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3902

3404

Wheels

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

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

280

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

140

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

279 @ 6200

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

252 @ 4900

207 @ 1700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.0 L/121

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.09

2.30

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.95

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

3.45

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.48

1.55

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

Volkswagen Tiguan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.0

7.7

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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