2023 Acura RDX vs 2024 Mazda CX-50
Overview | |
MSRP$41,750 | MSRP$30,300 |
Listings44 | Listings192 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
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2023 Acura RDX Reviews SummaryThe Acura RDX may not be the newest luxury SUV, but it can still compete against newer rivals thanks to its strong performance, high levels of comfort, and relatively affordable price. We're no fans of its infotainment interface, but we think most shoppers will eventually get used to its idiosyncrasies. | |
2024 Mazda CX-50 Reviews SummaryNow in its second model year, the 2024 Mazda CX-50 sits on the more rugged end of the compact crossover SUV spectrum. It’s close in size to the Mazda CX-5, but is aimed at more outdoorsy customers. Those customers have plenty of other choices, though, including popular and well-established nameplates like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. The CX-50 doesn’t offend, but it doesn’t charm either. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space29.5 cu ft | Cargo Space31.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3775 lbs | Curb Weight3706 lbs |
Height65.7 in | Height63.5 in |
Length187.4 in | Length185.8 in |
Width74.8 in | Width80.8 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase110.8 in |
Maximum Payload1007 lbs | Maximum Payload1142 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $41,750 | $30,300 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.2 out of 10Read full review | 6.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Acura RDX may not be the newest luxury SUV, but it can still compete against newer rivals thanks to its strong performance, high levels of comfort, and relatively affordable price. We're no fans of its infotainment interface, but we think most shoppers will eventually get used to its idiosyncrasies. | Now in its second model year, the 2024 Mazda CX-50 sits on the more rugged end of the compact crossover SUV spectrum. It’s close in size to the Mazda CX-5, but is aimed at more outdoorsy customers. Those customers have plenty of other choices, though, including popular and well-established nameplates like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. The CX-50 doesn’t offend, but it doesn’t charm either. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 29.5 cu ft | 31.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3775 lbs | 3706 lbs |
Height | 65.7 in | 63.5 in |
Length | 187.4 in | 185.8 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 80.8 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1007 lbs | 1142 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 2000 lbs |

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