2025 Acura RDX vs. 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,700 to $54,450
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

2024 Toyota
Corolla Cross Hybrid

MSRP*: $28,220 to $31,405
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MPG - City 21 MPG 45 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 61.8 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 196-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 196 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 187.4 in 176.1 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear 32.0 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 38.6 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Acura RDX than in the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Acura RDX and the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.

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 Corolla Cross Hybrid, 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). The Acura RDX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Acura RDX is much wider than the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, 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 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.

Handling
The Acura RDX has a significantly larger turning radius than the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, 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 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Acura RDX greatly out-muscles the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.

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 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.

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 Corolla Cross Hybrid.