The first thing your eye goes to when looking into a new car is the amount of power it has to take you where you want to go. The Acura RDX comes in strong with its 2.0L 4-cylinder Turbo engine. This powertrain offers 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque.

However, the Lexus RX comes in stronger with two available engines:

• 2.4L Turbo engine: 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque
• 2.5L Hybrid engine: 246 horsepower and 233 lb-ft of torque.

You’ll have the power of choice, more power without an upgrade, and an available hybrid powertrain with the RX! Although the RDX holds its own, the Lexus puts a better foot forward.

Both premium SUVs can help you rev up to speed gracefully. Which one can help you go the distance too? When comparing their base trims, the Lexus and the Acura offer similar fuel economies:

• Lexus RX: EPA-estimated 22 city/29 highway MPG
• Acura RDX: EPA-estimated 22 city/28 highway MPG

However, the Lexus RX 350h, its hybrid trim, can help you go even farther and leave the pump in the dust! This model achieves an EPA-estimated 37 city/34 highway MPG rating. Without a comparable hybrid trim, the Acura RDX falls behind.

It’s time for a romantic getaway! Let the Lexus and the Acura help set a cozy mood with these standard amenities:

• Multi-zone climate control
• Heated front seats
• Leatherette upholstery
• Available ventilated front seats

If it’s not just you and your partner on the journey, your back-row passengers can get in on the action with available heated rear seats in either SUV. However, only the Lexus RX offers available ventilated rear seats too!

When it comes to connectivity, both models come standard with Wi-Fi Connect®, allowing you to post pictures of your whereabouts to social media on the way home. Plus, both luxury SUVs come with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, so you can listen to your favorite playlists and podcasts.

Which model will offer the better listening experience? The Acura starts things off strong with its available ELS Studio 3D® Premium Audio system with 16 speakers. Impressive, right? Wait until you hear what your music sounds like through the RX’s available Mark Levinson® 21-speaker PurePlay Surround Sound system!

Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 and AcuraWatch™ come standard on the RX and the RDX. Below is a list of each suite’s standard features.

Lexus Safety System+ 3.0	AcuraWatch™
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Intersection Support Lane Tracing Assist Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist Road Sign Assist All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Curve Speed Management Intelligent High Beams	Forward Collision Warning System Collision Mitigation Braking System™ Lane Departure Warning System Lane Keeping Assist System Road Departure Mitigation System Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow Traffic Sign Recognition

 

If you’re a business professional who spends your morning commuting from home to the kids’ school and then on to work, you’re likely driving in morning-rush traffic more than you’d like to be. The Lexus and the Acura use their standard Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert systems to make changing lanes in morning traffic easier.