2025 Acura RDX vs. 2025 Toyota 4Runner Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,700 to $54,450
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Picture of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner

2025 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $41,270 to $57,900
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MPG - City 21 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 90.2 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 278-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 278 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 187.4 in 194.9 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 34.8 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 39.7 in
Rear 37.8 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Acura RDX than in the Toyota 4Runner. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Acura RDX and the Toyota 4Runner.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura RDX as you will with the Toyota 4Runner, 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). Whether you pick the Acura RDX or the Toyota 4Runner, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Acura RDX is much slimmer than the Toyota 4Runner, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Acura RDX is slightly shorter than the Toyota 4Runner, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Acura RDX has the same turning radius as the Toyota 4Runner, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota 4Runner is clearly the choice over the Acura RDX for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Acura RDX and the Toyota 4Runner.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura RDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota 4Runner.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura RDX and the Toyota 4Runner.