2020 Acura RDX vs 2019 Honda CR-V
Overview | |
MSRP$24,450 | MSRP$37,800 |
Average price$26,331 | Average price$35,063 |
Listings299 | Listings56 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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2019 Honda CR-V Reviews SummaryRefined, roomy, and historically reliable, the Honda CR-V has earned its status as one of the best-selling vehicles in North America. This is a safe SUV, too, and it returns good fuel economy while delivering lively performance. There are few reasons to cross the 2019 Honda CR-V off of your new car shopping list, and numerous reasons to drive one home from the dealership. | |
2020 Acura RDX Reviews SummaryIt should no longer be breaking news that, to new-car buyers, crossovers are king. Within that market, the small luxury crossover segment has been growing at an incredible rate. Every automaker wants to get a piece, but Acura has long been an early adopter with its 2-row, 5-passenger RDX. The Acura RDX, built at Honda's Marysville, Ohio, assembly plant, was first introduced for the 2007 model year. From the start, the RDX enjoyed great success. It entered its third generation with the 2019 model year, and it offers plenty of space, creature comforts, and safety tech. That 2019 model carries over to the 2020 vehicle we tested. The RDX competes with the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Audi Q5, and BMW X3, and it holds its own against all three. It offers more content at a lower price, and in some cases, it has better safety technology. It also competes with the Lexus NX, Jaguar F-PACE, and Lincoln MKC. We reviewed the 2019 RDX and came away with a very favourable conclusion. But seeing as this is one of the best-selling small luxury SUVs—and Acura’s best selling vehicle—it seemed like a good time to take a closer look and unpack more of what we like and dislike about the RDX. We’ll also determine which trim of the RDX provides the best value to shoppers. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 184 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower184 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 184 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm | Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower184 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.2 cu ft | Cargo Space29.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3307 lbs | Curb Weight3783 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height65.7 in |
Length180.6 in | Length186.8 in |
Width73.0 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase104.7 in | Wheelbase108.3 in |
Maximum Payload1388 lbs | Maximum Payload1001 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,450 | $37,800 |
Average price | $26,331 | $35,063 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Refined, roomy, and historically reliable, the Honda CR-V has earned its status as one of the best-selling vehicles in North America. This is a safe SUV, too, and it returns good fuel economy while delivering lively performance. There are few reasons to cross the 2019 Honda CR-V off of your new car shopping list, and numerous reasons to drive one home from the dealership. | It should no longer be breaking news that, to new-car buyers, crossovers are king. Within that market, the small luxury crossover segment has been growing at an incredible rate. Every automaker wants to get a piece, but Acura has long been an early adopter with its 2-row, 5-passenger RDX. The Acura RDX, built at Honda's Marysville, Ohio, assembly plant, was first introduced for the 2007 model year. From the start, the RDX enjoyed great success. It entered its third generation with the 2019 model year, and it offers plenty of space, creature comforts, and safety tech. That 2019 model carries over to the 2020 vehicle we tested. The RDX competes with the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Audi Q5, and BMW X3, and it holds its own against all three. It offers more content at a lower price, and in some cases, it has better safety technology. It also competes with the Lexus NX, Jaguar F-PACE, and Lincoln MKC. We reviewed the 2019 RDX and came away with a very favourable conclusion. But seeing as this is one of the best-selling small luxury SUVs—and Acura’s best selling vehicle—it seemed like a good time to take a closer look and unpack more of what we like and dislike about the RDX. We’ll also determine which trim of the RDX provides the best value to shoppers. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 184 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 184 hp @ 6400 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 184 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 184 hp @ 6400 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.2 cu ft | 29.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3307 lbs | 3783 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 65.7 in |
Length | 180.6 in | 186.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 108.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1388 lbs | 1001 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 1500 lbs |
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