2025 Acura RDX vs. 2024 Porsche Macan 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 Macan

2024 Porsche
Macan

MSRP*: $60,900 to $86,800
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MPG - City 21 MPG 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG 22 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 53.0 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 434-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 261 - 434 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 187.4 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 76.1 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 Macan 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 Macan, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Acura RDX is a little narrower than the Porsche Macan, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the Acura RDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Porsche Macan.

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

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

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

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 Macan.