2021 Acura RDX vs 2021 Toyota Highlander
Overview | |
MSRP$38,400 | MSRP$35,085 |
Listings56 | Listings118 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
2021 Acura RDX Reviews SummaryWhen Acura last redesigned the RDX for the 2019 model year, the company began a transformation that is now accelerating with the debut of the all-new 2021 TLX sedan and 2022 MDX SUV. Adopting the company’s latest exterior styling and interior design philosophies, as well as the completely rethought True Touch Interface infotainment system, the third-generation RDX confirmed Acura’s intent to return to the performance ethos that guided the brand during its early years. Now, the RDX is selling well in Canada relative to its segment. | |
2021 Toyota Highlander Reviews SummaryToyota hardly needs any help selling three-row Highlanders. It already sits close to the top of the sales charts for its segment, and few vehicles carry the name recognition as the Highlander, which enters into its 20th year of production. But the three-row marketplace is a competitive one, and even after a 2020 redesign, Toyota would be foolish to rest on its laurels. As such, the Highlander enters this year with additional safety-feature technology listed as standard equipment. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space29.5 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3783 lbs | Curb Weight4145 lbs |
Height65.7 in | Height68.1 in |
Length186.6 in | Length194.9 in |
Width74.8 in | Width76.0 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1001 lbs | Maximum Payload1685 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $38,400 | $35,085 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | When Acura last redesigned the RDX for the 2019 model year, the company began a transformation that is now accelerating with the debut of the all-new 2021 TLX sedan and 2022 MDX SUV. Adopting the company’s latest exterior styling and interior design philosophies, as well as the completely rethought True Touch Interface infotainment system, the third-generation RDX confirmed Acura’s intent to return to the performance ethos that guided the brand during its early years. Now, the RDX is selling well in Canada relative to its segment. | Toyota hardly needs any help selling three-row Highlanders. It already sits close to the top of the sales charts for its segment, and few vehicles carry the name recognition as the Highlander, which enters into its 20th year of production. But the three-row marketplace is a competitive one, and even after a 2020 redesign, Toyota would be foolish to rest on its laurels. As such, the Highlander enters this year with additional safety-feature technology listed as standard equipment. |
Video | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 29.5 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3783 lbs | 4145 lbs |
Height | 65.7 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 186.6 in | 194.9 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 76.0 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1001 lbs | 1685 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 5000 lbs |
By: CarGurus + AI
At CarGurus, our team of experienced automotive writers remain at the heart of our content operation, conducting hands-on car tests and writing insightful guides that are backed by years of industry experience. To complement this, we are harnessing AI to make our content offering more diverse and more helpful to shoppers than ever. To achieve this, our AI systems are based exclusively on CarGurus content, ratings and data, so that what we produce is both unique to CarGurus, and uniquely helpful to car shoppers.
