Acura RDX vs. Lexus NX 250
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Highlights
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$45,100
Starting MSRP
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$40,965
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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1,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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272 hp
Horsepower
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203 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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280 @ 1600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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184 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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272 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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203 @ 6600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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10-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P235/55HR19
Front Tire Size
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P235/60HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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19 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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19 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P235/55HR19
Rear Tire Size
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P235/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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104 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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30 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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23 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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47 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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65 in
Track Width, Rear
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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66 in
Height, Overall
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65 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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187 in
Length, Overall
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184 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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108 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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60 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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Weight & Capacity
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1,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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150 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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4,014 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,660 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Acura RDX or the 2025 Lexus NX 250?
The 2025 Lexus NX 250 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Acura RDX with 28 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Acura RDX or the 2025 Lexus NX 250?
The 2025 Lexus NX 250 is cheaper than the 2026 Acura RDX with a $40,965 starting MSRP versus a $45,100 starting MSRP.
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