2025 Acura RDX vs. 2024 Porsche Cayenne Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,700 to $54,450
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Picture of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne

2024 Porsche
Cayenne

MSRP*: $79,200 to $196,300
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MPG - City 21 MPG 15 - 17 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG 21 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 - 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 52.4 - 60.3 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 348-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 468-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 650-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 348 - 650 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 187.4 in 194.0 - 194.2 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 78.1 - 78.5 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Info not available
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Info not available

*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

Convenience
The Porsche Cayenne 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). Clearly, the Acura RDX is a better financial choice over the Porsche Cayenne, when considering MSRP.

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

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne.

Powertrain
The Acura RDX has much lower torque than the Porsche Cayenne, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

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