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Acura ADX vs. Acura RDX

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$35,000
FWD AWD FWD w/A-Spec Package AWD w/A-Spec Package FWD w/A-Spec Advance Package AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package
$45,100
SH-AWD SH-AWD w/Technology Package SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package SH-AWD w/Advance Package SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2026 Acura ADX2026 Acura RDX
Starting MSRP
$35,000
$45,100
Towing Capacity
N/A
1,500 lbs
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
MPG
27 City / 32 Hwy
21 City / 27 Hwy
Horsepower
190 hp
272 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2026 Acura ADX2026 Acura RDX
Displacement
1.5 L/91
2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
190 @ 6000
272 @ 6500
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
179 @ 1700
280 @ 1600
Transmission Options
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 10-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
27 City / 32 Hwy
21 City / 27 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2026 Acura ADX2026 Acura RDX
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7 in
19 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7 in
19 X 8 in
Front Tire Size
P225/55HR18
P235/55HR19
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Rear Tire Size
P225/55HR18
P235/55HR19

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2026 Acura ADX2026 Acura RDX
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2026 Acura ADX2026 Acura RDX
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
39 ft
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2026 Acura ADX2026 Acura RDX
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
60 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
57 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
24 ft³
30 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
55 ft³
N/A
Passenger Volume
97 ft³
104 ft³
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
75 in
Second Leg Room
38 in
38 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Front
63 in
64 in
Second Hip Room
47 in
50 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
6 in
Second Head Room
38 in
38 in
Track Width, Rear
63 in
65 in
Length, Overall
186 in
187 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Front Hip Room
54 in
55 in
Wheelbase
105 in
108 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Height, Overall
64 in
66 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Front Head Room
38 in
40 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2026 Acura ADX2026 Acura RDX
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
1,500 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
17 gal
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
1,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
150 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
150 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,369 lbs
4,014 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2026 Acura ADX2026 Acura RDX
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2026 Acura ADX2026 Acura RDX
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2026 Acura ADX2026 Acura RDX
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2026 Acura ADX2026 Acura RDX
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
12 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Acura ADX or the 2026 Acura RDX?

The 2026 Acura ADX is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Acura RDX with 29 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Acura ADX or the 2026 Acura RDX?

The 2026 Acura ADX is cheaper than the 2026 Acura RDX with a $35,000 starting MSRP versus a $45,100 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Acura ADX or the 2026 Acura RDX?

The 2026 Acura ADX and the 2026 Acura RDX both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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