Comparison - Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec 2021 - vs - Kia EV6 GT Line 2022

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
46,100
Updated: 
03 Jul 2020
‎£
46,745
Updated: 
10 Sep 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Modern Steel Metallic
#494a4c
Majestic Black Pearl
#1c252d
Performance Red Pearl
#971c30
Platinum White Pearl
#f4f4f4
Apex Blue Pearl
#022a72
Lunar Silver Metallic
#8d919a
Color: 
Midnight Black
#080808
Yacht Blue
#144081
Steel Matte Grey
#7C8185
Runway Red
#861817
White Pearl
#C4C5BF
Urban Yellow
#DBB03D
Glacier
#C4C1B2

Electric

Battery: 
77.4-kWh
Full Charge Range: 
314mi
Full Charge Time: 
DC Fast Charge (10-80%) - 50kw (max 125A) / 73 min | AC Normal Charge (10-100%) - ( 3 230v / 16A) /7h 20min
Top Speed: 
116mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
5.20s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2021 Acura RDX satisfies sport-sedan drivers and crossover needers alike with strong performance and scads of space.

Pros
Smart style
Strong turbo-4
Warm, inviting cabin
Tech-savvy AWD
Above-par ride and handling

Cons
Infotainment touchpad
Needs better rear seats
Meh on the gas mileage
Cliché-free; cachet-free, too?

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2021 Acura RDX's #5 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Compact SUVs category. Currently the Acura RDX has a score of 8.1 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 24 pieces of research and data elements using various.

Pros
Long list of standard features
Roomy cabin
Balanced ride
Athletic handling

Cons
No engine upgrades available
Clunky infotainment system
Below-average predicted reliability rating

By: 
usnews.com

No significant changes for 2021.Part of the third RDX generation introduced for 2019.

Pros
Roomy cabin and cargo area
Sharp steering and handling
Well-trimmed cabin
Lots of available tech for much less than competitors

Cons
No choice of powertrain
Options are bundled solely into packages
Touchpad controller can be difficult to use

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Fun to drive,
fun to look at, practical enough.
Excellent range and charging.
A Very Good electric car

Cons
It’s a bit big - you have to think full-size SUV when parking -
could be a bit odd-looking for some,
not exactly cheap

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Stylish design inside and out
Good to drive
Fast charging and clever vehicle-to-load tech

Cons
Firmer ride than some alternatives
Rear visibility isn't great
The boot could be larger

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
More stylish than most mainstream EVs,
athletic and refined driving behavior,
comfy and roomy inside.

Cons
Infotainment system has some drawbacks,
lacks game-changing driving range,
small front trunk space.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Electric
Fuel Economy City USA: 
21.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
26.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Electric

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
Torque: 
280ft-lbs
at 1 600rpm
446ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
272hp
at 6 500rpm
236hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.90Feet
38.20Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
leather steering wheel
keyless ignition
turn signal in mirrors
Sun sensor
universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Heated steering wheel
Engine start/stop button with smart entry system
Driver assisted parking assist
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
186.70in
184.30in
Width: 
74.80in
74.00in
Height: 
65.70in
60.80in
Ground Clearance: 
8.20in
6.10in
Front Track: 
64.20in
Rear Track: 
64.70in
Wheel Base: 
108.30in
114.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.00
36.80
Rear Head Room: 
38.00
38.00
Front Leg Room: 
42.00in
42.40in
Rear leg room: 
38.00in
39.00in
Front Hip Room: 
55.00in
54.90in
Front Shoulder Room: 
60.00in
57.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
50.00in
53.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.00in
55.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
79.80cu.ft
50.20cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1500lbs
2300lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
31.10cu.ft
24.40cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
15.40degrees
Curb Weight: 
4015.00lbs
4661.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
Center limited slip differential

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
hands-free entry
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Heated mirrors
power steering
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
bucket front seats
height adjustable passenger seat
multi-level heating driver seat
ventilated driver seat
ventilated passenger seat
8 -way power passenger seat
height adjustable driver seat
multi-level heating passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
premium leather/sueded microfiber
8 -way power driver seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver power adjusted memory seat with front passenger power seat with 2-way electric lumbar
Driver & front passenger premium relaxion seats
8 -way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
8 -way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
60:40 Split remote folding rear seats
Reclining rear seats
Rear ventilation ducts
Multi-level heating

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Macpherson Strut
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Multi link
Suspension Info: 
four-wheel independent suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual automatic air conditioning
Sunvisors with vanity mirror LED illumination
Turn signal in mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
16 total speakers
speed sensitive volume control
auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
710 watts stereo output
USB connection
1 subwoofer(s)
surround audio surround audio (discrete)
6-speaker
Wireless mobile phone charger
12.3" Curved driver display screen
Apple CarPlay™ with voice control - Android Auto™** with voice control
Bluetooth® Connection with Voice Recognition
14 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
Speed sensitive volume control
USB connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Integration
LED-Illuminated Dragon Tail Taillights, Brakelights, Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals, Rear License and Center High Mount Stop Light
Heated Side Mirrors
Rear privacy glass
Dual LED headlights with adaptive driving beam
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 x 8.0 in.
20 x 8.0 in
Wheels more: 
All season tires
painted alloy wheels
Null tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn signal mirrors
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear height adjustable headrests
remote anti-theft alarm system
pre-collision safety system
Rear center 3-point belt
post-collision safety system
LED headlamp
blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Blind-spot collision avoidance assist
rear-cross traffic assist (RCTA
safe exit assist (SEA)
Hill-start assist control (HAC)
Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA)
Lane keep assist (LKA) with driver attention warning (DAW)
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
4-wheel ABS
LED headlamp
Turn signal mirrors
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Pre-collision safety system

Options

Packages: 
GT-Line Suede Seat Package
GT-Line White Seat Package
First Edition Package
Exterior Options: 
Wheel Locks
Mud Guards GT-Line
Tow Hitch
Mud Guards GT-Line
Door Sill Plates, Illuminated
Interior Options: 
Interior Light Kit
Carpeted Floor Mats
Cargo Mat
Cargo Cover
Cargo Net
Cargo Tray

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony, premium leather/sueded microfiber
#0f0f0f
Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber
#9f3036
Color: 
#E9E9E0
White w/Black, leatherette
#1F1F1F
Black w/White, leatherette/sueded microfiber
#434345
Black /Deep Green Vegan leather, leatherette
#272629