2025 Acura RDX vs. 2024 Acura ZDX Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,700 to $54,450
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Picture of the 2024 Acura ZDX

2024 Acura
ZDX

MSRP*: $64,500 to $74,500
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MPG - City 21 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 62.0 - 63.0 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 358-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 490-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 499-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 358 - 499 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 187.4 in 197.7 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 77.0 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 37.8 in
Rear 37.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Acura RDX offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Acura ZDX, with comparable head- and legroom. The Acura RDX will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Acura ZDX.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Acura RDX is a better financial choice over the Acura ZDX, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Acura RDX is much slimmer than the Acura ZDX, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Acura RDX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Acura ZDX.

Handling
The Acura RDX has the same turning radius as the Acura ZDX, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Acura ZDX is clearly the choice over the Acura RDX for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Acura RDX has a lot less horsepower than the Acura ZDX.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Acura RDX does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Acura ZDX.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura RDX and the Acura ZDX.