2023 Acura RDX vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

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What is the main difference between RDX and Highlander Hybrid?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, fuel economy, maximum occupancy, cargo volume, market segment, horsepower, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2023 Acura RDX has a more powerful engine and gets 12 mpg less than the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Also, the body structure of 2023 RDX is slightly smaller than that of the 2023 Highlander Hybrid. In addition, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Highlander Hybrid seats three more the RDX. It also has a 18.9 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, and height.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$43,950
$40,620
Engine
Engine
2.0 L/122
2.5 L/152
Horsepower
Horsepower
272 hp
243 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
21 MPG
36 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
26 - 27 MPG
35 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 MPG
36 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.8 in
76 in
Length
Length
187.4 in
194.9 in
Height
Height
65.7 in
68.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
108.3 in
112.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
97.3 ft2
102.9 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
7 - 8
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40 in
38.4 - 41.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42 in
42 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
60 in
59 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38 in
37.1 - 39.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38 in
38.7 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57 in
58.4 - 58.7 in

Costs

2023 Acura RDX

2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,900 - $3,050
$1,600 - $1,650
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$531 (2023 Acura RDX FWD)
$526 (2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE FWD (Natl))
Lease Due
Lease Due
$4,999
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$27,015 - $27,165
$25,535 - $25,585
2023 Acura RDX vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Front Left Comparison2023 Acura RDX vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Front Left Comparison
2023 Acura RDX vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Rear Right Comparison2023 Acura RDX vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Rear Right Comparison
2023 Acura RDX vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Dashboard Comparison2023 Acura RDX vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Dashboard Comparison
2023 Acura RDX vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Side Comparison2023 Acura RDX vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Side Comparison
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