2025 Acura RDX vs. 2024 Land Rover Discovery Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,700 to $54,450
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2024 Land Rover
Discovery

MSRP*: $59,900 to $79,300
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MPG - City 21 MPG 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 74.3 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 296 - 355 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 5,952 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 187.4 in 195.1 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 39.0 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 Land Rover Discovery, 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 Land Rover Discovery.

Convenience
With the Land Rover Discovery, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Acura RDX, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Land Rover Discovery, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Acura RDX is much slimmer than the Land Rover Discovery, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Acura RDX is slightly shorter than the Land Rover Discovery, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Acura RDX has a smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Discovery, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

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

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura RDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Land Rover Discovery.

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