Compare Acura MDX vs Lexus RX

Engine

3.5L V6 Gas

Engine

2.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 19 MPG

Hwy: 26 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 22 MPG

Hwy: 29 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.8 gallons

Seating Capacity

7 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Engine and Transmission

Engine

3.5L V6 Gas

2.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm

317 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,297 lbs

4,287 lbs

Maximum Towing Capacity

3,500 lbs

3,494 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

22 MPG

25 MPG

City

19 MPG

22 MPG

Highway

26 MPG

29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.1 Tons/yr

7.1 (2023) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 gallons

17.8 gallons

Cruising Range City

351.5 miles

391.6 miles

Cruising Range Highway

481 miles

516.2 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

198.4 in

192.5 in

Height

67.1 in

67.3 in

Max Width

78.7 in

75.6 in

Front Width

67.7 in

65.1 in

Rear Width

67.7 in

66.5 in

Wheelbase

113.8 in

112.2 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

8.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

7 seater

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.6 in

41.1 in

Front Seat Headroom

38.5 in

39.5 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

61.9 in

58.1 in

Front Seat Hip Room

59.3 in

56.6 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

38.5 in

37.4 in

Rear Seat Headroom

38.1 in

38.6 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

60.3 in

56.5 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

57.8 in

55.9 in

Third Row Leg Room

29 in

N/A

Third Row Headroom

36.2 in

N/A

Third Row Shoulder Room

55.1 in

N/A

Third Row Hip Room

40.6 in

N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

95 ft³

46.2 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

48.4 ft³

29.6 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

18.1 ft³

29.6 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

40.5 ft

38.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

20" x 9"

19" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

20" x 9"

19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P255/50HR20

P235/60VR19

Rear Tire

P255/50HR20

P235/60VR19

Spare Tire

N/A

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Fathom Blue Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Lunar Silver Metallic
Performance Red Pearl

Caviar
Cloudburst Gray
Eminent White Pearl
Iridium
Matador Red Mica
Nightfall Mica
Nori Green Pearl

Optional Exterior Colors

Liquid Carbon Metallic
Liquid Carbon Metallic
Majestic Black Pearl
Majestic Black Pearl
Majestic Black Pearl
Phantom Violet Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Platinum White Pearl

N/A

Standard Interior Materials

Ebony, Perforated Premium Milano Leather Trimmed Seats
Espresso, Perforated Premium Milano Leather Trimmed Seats
Graystone, Perforated Premium Milano Leather Trimmed Seats
Parchment, Perforated Premium Milano Leather Trimmed Seats

Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Macadamia, NuLuxe Seat Trim

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Standard

Not Available

Premium Sound System

Standard

Not Available

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Not Available

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Not Available

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Optional

Comfort

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Not Available

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Rear A/C

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

6 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

6 Years / 70,000 Miles

Maintenance

2 Years / 24,000 Miles

1 Years / 10,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

Compare Acura MDX vs Lexus RX

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary