2024 Acura
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 21 MPG | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 27 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | 97.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 187.4 in | 201.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Acura RDX, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Toyota Grand Highlander offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Acura RDX, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
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 is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Dimensions
Since the Acura RDX is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Acura RDX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Handling
The Acura RDX has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Grand Highlander 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 Grand Highlander.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura RDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Acura RDX seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander.