2025 Acura RDX vs. 2025 GMC Acadia Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,700 to $54,450
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Picture of the 2025 GMC Acadia

2025 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $43,000 to $56,100
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MPG - City 21 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 328 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 187.4 in 204.0 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 79.6 - 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Acadia than in the Acura RDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Acura RDX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the GMC Acadia.

Dimensions
Since the Acura RDX is much slimmer than the GMC Acadia, 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 GMC Acadia.

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

Performance
The Acura RDX has a little less horsepower than the GMC Acadia.

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

Utility
The Acura RDX has less seating than the GMC Acadia, making the GMC Acadia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.