Comparison - Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec 2021 - vs - Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce 2023

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
46,100
Updated: 
03 Jul 2020
$
49,695
Updated: 
16 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2024
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.10gals
11.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Modern Steel Metallic
#494a4c
Majestic Black Pearl
#1c252d
Performance Red Pearl
#971c30
Platinum White Pearl
#f4f4f4
Apex Blue Pearl
#022a72
Lunar Silver Metallic
#8d919a
Color: 
Alfa Black
#050505
Alfa Rosso (Red)
#85121F
Alfa White
#FAF4E6
Grigio (Gray)
#4C5868
Misano Blue
#2261BE
Verde (Green)
#046B6D

Electric

Battery: 
15.5 kWh Lithium Ion
Full Charge Range: 
33mi
Top Speed: 
125mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
5.60s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2021 Acura RDX satisfies sport-sedan drivers and crossover needers alike with strong performance and scads of space.

Pros
Smart style
Strong turbo-4
Warm, inviting cabin
Tech-savvy AWD
Above-par ride and handling

Cons
Infotainment touchpad
Needs better rear seats
Meh on the gas mileage
Cliché-free; cachet-free, too?

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2021 Acura RDX's #5 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Compact SUVs category. Currently the Acura RDX has a score of 8.1 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 24 pieces of research and data elements using various.

Pros
Long list of standard features
Roomy cabin
Balanced ride
Athletic handling

Cons
No engine upgrades available
Clunky infotainment system
Below-average predicted reliability rating

By: 
usnews.com

No significant changes for 2021.Part of the third RDX generation introduced for 2019.

Pros
Roomy cabin and cargo area
Sharp steering and handling
Well-trimmed cabin
Lots of available tech for much less than competitors

Cons
No choice of powertrain
Options are bundled solely into packages
Touchpad controller can be difficult to use

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Handsome styling,
decent EV driving range,
smart infotainment tech.

Cons
Disappointing road manners,
powertrain runs out of steam at higher speeds,
front seats could be more supportive.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Composed handling
Strong equipment list
Easy-to-use controls

Cons
Disappointing interior plastics
Not the most practical in the class
Not quite as refined as other premium rivals

By: 
whatcar.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
21.00mpg
23.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
26.00mpg
29.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
1.30L
Torque: 
280ft-lbs
at 1 600rpm
347ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
272hp
at 6 500rpm
285hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.90Feet
37.90Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Multifunction leather steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
leather steering wheel
keyless ignition
turn signal in mirrors
Sun sensor
universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Heated Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
186.70in
178.30in
Width: 
74.80in
72.40in
Height: 
65.70in
63.20in
Ground Clearance: 
8.20in
Front Track: 
64.20in
Rear Track: 
64.70in
Wheel Base: 
108.30in
103.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.00
38.80
Rear Head Room: 
38.00
38.20
Front Leg Room: 
42.00in
41.70in
Rear leg room: 
38.00in
38.00in
Front Hip Room: 
55.00in
54.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
60.00in
55.70in
Rear Hip Room: 
50.00in
53.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.00in
54.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
79.80cu.ft
50.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1500lbs
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
31.10cu.ft
22.90cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4015.00lbs
4133.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
Center limited slip differential

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
hands-free entry
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Heated mirrors
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
bucket front seats
height adjustable passenger seat
multi-level heating driver seat
ventilated driver seat
ventilated passenger seat
8 -way power passenger seat
height adjustable driver seat
multi-level heating passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
premium leather/sueded microfiber
8 -way power driver seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
12-Way Power Driver Seat -inc: Power Recline, Height Adjustment, Fore/Aft Movement, Cushion Tilt and Power
4-Way Lumbar Support
12-Way Power Passenger Seat -inc: Power Recline, Height Adjustment, Fore/Aft Movement, Cushion Tilt
Power 4-Way Lumbar Support and Fold Flat
Driver And Passenger Heated-Cushion, Driver And Passenger Heated-Seatback
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Front Seats
Rear Seats Features: 
rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Illuminated Glove Box

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
16 total speakers
speed sensitive volume control
auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
710 watts stereo output
USB connection
1 subwoofer(s)
surround audio surround audio (discrete)
6 Speakers
10.25" Display
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
2 LCD Monitors In The Front

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Integration
LED-Illuminated Dragon Tail Taillights, Brakelights, Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals, Rear License and Center High Mount Stop Light
Heated Side Mirrors
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
Deep Tinted Glass
Privacy Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 x 8.0 in.
19" x 8.0"
Wheels more: 
All season tires
painted alloy wheels
Tire Mobility Kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
rear discs brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn signal mirrors
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear height adjustable headrests
remote anti-theft alarm system
pre-collision safety system
Rear center 3-point belt
post-collision safety system
LED headlamp
blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Blind Spot Monitoring
Full Speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus and Rear Cross Path Detection
Lane Keep Assist Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Collision Mitigation-Front
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony, premium leather/sueded microfiber
#0f0f0f
Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber
#9f3036