2025 Acura RDX vs. 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,700 to $54,450
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Picture of the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport

2024 Ford
Bronco Sport

MSRP*: $29,795 to $38,390
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MPG - City 21 MPG 21 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG 26 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 60.6 - 65.2 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 181-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 181 - 250 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,000 - 2,200 lbs
Exterior Length 187.4 in 172.7 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 74.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 42.4 in
Rear 36.9 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.5 in
Rear 41.7 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Bronco Sport than in the Acura RDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Ford Bronco Sport will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura RDX.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura RDX as you will with the Ford Bronco Sport, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). The Acura RDX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Ford Bronco Sport, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Acura RDX is about the same width as the Ford Bronco Sport. If you go with the Acura RDX, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Ford Bronco Sport.

Handling
The Acura RDX has a larger turning radius than the Ford Bronco Sport, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Ford Bronco Sport is clearly the choice over the Acura RDX for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Acura RDX greatly out-muscles the Ford Bronco Sport.

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 Ford Bronco Sport.

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