2025 Acura
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2025 Ford
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| MPG - City | 21 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 27 MPG | 25 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | Info not available |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 300 - 400 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 187.4 in | 198.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 78.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 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 Ford Explorer than in the Acura RDX, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Ford Explorer will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura RDX.
Convenience
The Ford Explorer 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). The Acura RDX is somewhat more expensive than the Ford Explorer.
Dimensions
Since the Acura RDX is much slimmer than the Ford Explorer, 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 Ford Explorer.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Ford Explorer is clearly the choice over the Acura RDX for pulling heavy loads.
The Acura RDX has a little less horsepower than the Ford Explorer.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura RDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Ford Explorer.
Utility
The Acura RDX has less seating than the Ford Explorer, making the Ford Explorer the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.