2025 Acura RDX vs. 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,700 to $54,450
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Picture of the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid

2025 Honda
CR-V Hybrid

MSRP*: $34,650 to $41,100
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MPG - City 21 MPG 40 - 43 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 76.5 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 204-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 204 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,000 lbs
Exterior Length 187.4 in 184.8 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 73.5 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.2 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 Honda CR-V Hybrid than in the Acura RDX, due to its greater 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 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Convenience
The Honda CR-V Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Acura RDX, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Acura RDX is a little wider than the Honda CR-V Hybrid, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Acura RDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Handling
The Acura RDX has a larger turning radius than the Honda CR-V Hybrid, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Acura RDX is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Acura RDX greatly out-muscles the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

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 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

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