Lexus RX vs Acura RDX

Performance Review

If you plan on reaching top speed on the highway and feeling strength as you press down the accelerator, you’ll need an SUV with powerful mechanical design. In the Acura RDX, you’ll find a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine capable of producing 272 horsepower.

Conversely, the properly equipped Lexus RX stuns with its 3.5L V6 engine as it produces 295 horsepower. That added power will make a remarkable difference when you hit the road.

Fuel efficiency plays a role in a vehicle’s performance as well. The Acura RDX, when properly outfitted, has an EPA-estimated MPG of 22 city/28 highway. While that is impressive, the Lexus RX has an available hybrid model to make better use of its fuel.

The hybrid model of the Lexus RX achieves an EPA-estimated MPG of 31 city/28 highway. This extra boost in fuel economy on city streets means that you will be spending less time and money at the pump. The Lexus RX allows your drives to last longer so the fun doesn’t need to be put on hold.

Lexus RX vs Acura RDX: Seating and Comfort

One of the most noticeable perks in any SUV is the space for passengers and cargo. If you have a large crew to drive around town, you’ll need that room. The Acura RDX has seating for five, while the Lexus RX has an available third row of seating that allows up to seven people to join the adventure.

Even with the addition of the third row, you’ll find comparable space in both of these models. The differences in headroom and legroom for front and second rows, along with cargo volume, are slight. Either of these luxury SUVs will give you the space you need, but only the Lexus RX has room for more passengers.

Technology on the Go

Luxury SUVs are known for the comfort and convenience of modern technology, and both of these models deliver. You’ll have access to Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration in these SUVs, turning the center screen into an extension of your phone’s home screen.

This central touchscreen measures at 10.2 inches in the Acura RDX, while the available screen in the RX is 12.3 inches. A larger screen makes for safer use of technology on the road. This screen also controls the other entertainment features found in the Lexus RX.