Acura RDX vs. Lexus RX 350
$45,100
$51,225
Highlights
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2026 Lexus RX 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$45,100
|
$51,225
|
| Towing Capacity |
1,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
21 City / 27 Hwy
|
22 City / 29 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
272 hp
|
275 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2026 Lexus RX 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
280 @ 1600
|
317 @ 1700
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
272 @ 6500
|
275 @ 6000
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.4 L/146
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
21 City / 27 Hwy
|
22 City / 29 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2026 Lexus RX 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 X 8 in
|
19 X 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 X 8 in
|
19 X 8 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/55HR19
|
P235/60VR19
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/55HR19
|
P235/60VR19
|
Suspension
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2026 Lexus RX 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2026 Lexus RX 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
39 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2026 Lexus RX 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
30 ft³
|
30 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
46 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
8 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
65 in
|
67 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
64 in
|
65 in
|
| Height, Overall |
66 in
|
67 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
76 in
|
| Length, Overall |
187 in
|
193 in
|
| Wheelbase |
108 in
|
112 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
50 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
60 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
104 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2026 Lexus RX 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
17 gal
|
18 gal
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
1,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,014 lbs
|
4,155 lbs
|
Safety
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2026 Lexus RX 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2026 Lexus RX 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2026 Lexus RX 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2026 Lexus RX 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Acura RDX or the 2026 Lexus RX 350?
The 2026 Lexus RX 350 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Acura RDX with 25 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Acura RDX or the 2026 Lexus RX 350?
The 2026 Acura RDX is cheaper than the 2026 Lexus RX 350 with a $45,100 starting MSRP versus a $51,225 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Acura RDX or the 2026 Lexus RX 350?
The 2026 Acura RDX has a better safety rating than the 2026 Lexus RX 350 according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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