2024 Acura RDX

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$44,350 - $54,150
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 5, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Panoramic Sunroof

Laggy infotainment touchpad

Collision Mitigation Braking System

10.2 touchscreen

Downshifting of gear is slow

New Alloys

Wifi Hotspot

Specs & Features

$44,350

price

272 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

280 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

torque

10-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 10A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2024 Acura RDX is a proud member of the Compact SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Toyota RAV4, the Volkswagen Tiguan, and the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE. Spread across 5 trims, the Acura RDX starts off at a base price of MSRP $41,750 and carries on to $53,750. Its 2.0L VTEC Turbo engine and 10-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 6.2 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 1,500 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the RDX manages to get a combined EPA rating of 21 MPG, an attractive base price that is great for the class and highly improves the Acura RDX's practicality. The Space is just average for the class, with most of its rivals reaching similar numbers. Slow transmission is poor for the class, giving its rivals an edge.

It also has a ground clearance of 5.7 inches.

Buying Advice

The 2024 Acura RDX is a car with justified compact SUV capabilities whether in terms of power and performance or styling and interior. It is one the best compact SUVs in the market and competes closely with Volkswagen Tiguan which is known for its impressive power and performance. The handling and ride quality is truly enviable while the new tech features will increase the desirability factors significantly.

Trims

    Base
    $44,350 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 10A
    • Horsepower: 272 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 280 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 112 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    Technology Package
    $47,000 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 10A
    • Horsepower: 272 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 280 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 112 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    A-Spec Package
    $50,000 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 10A
    • Horsepower: 272 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 280 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 112 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    Advance Package
    $52,150 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 10A
    • Horsepower: 272 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 280 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 112 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg

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Price

$53,900

Engine

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Rating

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Horsepower

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Torque

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Capacity

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Gasoline

7.41

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295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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-

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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2024 Acura RDX vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.2 sec14.9 sec112 mph
    3.6 sec--
    2024 Audi Q5

    Ranked #2

    5.5 sec14.2 sec129 mph
    5.9 sec14.4 sec150 mph
    2024 BMW X3

    Ranked #5

    6.4 sec15 sec126 mph
    6.7 sec--

    2024 Acura RDX vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      21 mpg27 mpg23 mpg17.1 gal.-
      26 mpg33 mpg28 mpg14.5 gal.-
      2024 BMW X3

      Ranked #2

      23 mpg29 mpg25 mpg17.2 gal.-
      2024 Audi Q5

      Ranked #2

      23 mpg29 mpg25 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/536.5 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg24 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/487.2 mi.
      ---23.4 gal.- -

      2024 Acura RDX vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        187.4 in.74.8 in.65.7 in.5.7 in.108.3 in. -
        2024 BMW X3

        Ranked #2

        185.9 in.84.2 in.66 in.7.2 in.112.8 in. -
        185.6 in.75.2 in.64.2 in.7.3 in.113.2 in. -
        2024 Audi Q5

        Ranked #4

        184.3 in.84.2 in.65.5 in.8.2 in.111 in. -
        183.5 in.73.4 in.65.4 in.7.7 in.105.9 in. -
        180.5 in.82.9 in.77.5 in.-101.9 in. -

        2024 Acura RDX vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          29.5 cu.ft.104 cu.ft.-
          2024 BMW X3

          Ranked #1

          28.7 cu.ft.101.4 cu.ft.62.7 cu.ft.
          28.9 cu.ft.-56.9 cu.ft.
          2024 Audi Q5

          Ranked #3

          25.9 cu.ft.-54.1 cu.ft.
          22.7 cu.ft.-46.9 cu.ft.
          10.5 cu.ft.-- -

          2024 Acura RDX vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            -29.5 cu.ft.-
            46.9 cu.ft.22.7 cu.ft.46.9 cu.ft.
            2024 Audi Q5

            Ranked #3

            54.1 cu.ft.25.9 cu.ft.54.1 cu.ft.
            -10.5 cu.ft.- -
            2024 BMW X3

            Ranked #5

            62.7 cu.ft.28.7 cu.ft.62.7 cu.ft.
            56.9 cu.ft.28.9 cu.ft.56.9 cu.ft.

            2024 Acura RDX vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1500 lbs.1013 lbs.4014 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1865 lbs.- -
              2024 BMW X3

              Ranked #2

              4400 lbs.904 lbs.4079 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1334 lbs.4167 lbs.
              2024 Audi Q5

              Ranked #4

              2750 lbs.1036 lbs.4079 lbs.
              2000 lbs.895 lbs.3660 lbs.

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