2025 Acura RDX vs. 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,700 to $54,450
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Picture of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

2024 Subaru
Crosstrek

MSRP*: $25,195 to $32,195
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MPG - City 21 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG 29 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 54.7 - 54.9 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 152 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,500 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 187.4 in 176.4 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 70.9 - 71.7 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 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 a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Subaru Crosstrek. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Acura RDX and the Subaru Crosstrek.

Convenience
With the Subaru Crosstrek, 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). The Acura RDX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Crosstrek, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Acura RDX is much wider than the Subaru Crosstrek, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Acura RDX, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Crosstrek.

Handling
The Acura RDX has a significantly larger turning radius than the Subaru Crosstrek, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Acura RDX will do just as well as the Subaru Crosstrek, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Acura RDX greatly out-muscles the Subaru Crosstrek.

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 Subaru Crosstrek.

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