2016 Acura RDX vs. 2015 Toyota Highlander
2016 Acura RDX vs. 2015 Toyota Highlander - Front Left Comparison
2016 Acura RDX vs. 2015 Toyota Highlander - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Acura RDX vs. 2015 Toyota Highlander - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Acura RDX vs. 2015 Toyota Highlander - Side Comparison2016 Acura RDX
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2015 Toyota Highlander
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What is the main difference between RDX and Highlander?
Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the maximum occupancy, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, the 2015 Toyota Highlander is priced $5,605 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 Acura RDX. Also, although the 2016 RDX has a more powerful engine than the 2015 Highlander, it gets 1.5 more mpg. In addition, not only RDX is slightly smaller, but it's also shorter than the Highlander. And finally, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Toyota Highlander seats three more the Acura RDX. Among similarities is the body structure.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
- 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
- 2.7 L, Auto, FWD
- 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
- 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$35,370
$29,765
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
2.7L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
279 hp
185 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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-
City MPG
City MPG
20 MPG
20 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 MPG
25 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 MPG
22 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.7 in
75.8 in
Length
Length
184.4 in
191.1 in
Height
Height
65.0 in
68.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
105.7 in
109.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
94.4 ft2
100.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
7 - 8
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
39.5 - 40.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
44.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.7 in
59.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.1 in
39.6 - 39.9 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.3 in
38.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.2 in
59.0 - 59.6 in
Costs
2016 Acura RDX
2015 Toyota Highlander
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050 - $3,150
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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