2024 Acura RDX vs. 2024 Kia Telluride Review

Picture of the 2024 Acura RDX

2024 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,350 to $54,150
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2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
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MPG - City 21 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 291 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 5,000 - 5,500 lbs
Exterior Length 187.4 in 196.9 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 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 Kia Telluride than in the Acura RDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Acura RDX offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Kia Telluride, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura RDX as you will with the Kia Telluride, 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 is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Telluride.

Dimensions
Since the Acura RDX is much slimmer than the Kia Telluride, 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 Kia Telluride.

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia Telluride is clearly the choice over the Acura RDX for pulling heavy loads. The Acura RDX has a little less horsepower than the Kia Telluride.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Acura RDX transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Kia Telluride.

Utility
The Acura RDX has less seating than the Kia Telluride, making the Kia Telluride the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.