Comparison - Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec 2021 - vs - Mazda CX-50 Turbo 2023

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Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec 2021

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

46,100

Updated:

03 Jul 2020

31,940

Updated:

28 Mar 2022

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2023

Total Seating:

Transmission:

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.10gals

15.80gals

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:

Wind Chill Pearl

#B8B8B6

Polymetal Gray Metallic

#515A67

Jet Black Mica

#040404

Ingot Blue Metallic

#4B6780

Machine Gray Metallic

#797E7F

Soul Red Crystal Metallic

#7C0212

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
Zesty turbo engine,
high-class cabin,
pleasing to drive.

Cons
Just-average warranty coverage,
wireless smartphone charging only offered on top trim,
less headroom than in a CX-5.

By:

caranddriver.com

Pros
Quick acceleration from optional turbocharged engine
Sharp handling
Upscale interior design
Decent off-road capability for a small crossover SUV

Cons
Ride quality is bit stiff
Slightly more expensive than rivals
Middling cargo capacity

By:

edmunds.com

Pros
Posh, comfy interior
Zippy engine performance
Athletic handling
Many standard features

Cons
Busy ride quality
Below-average cargo space

By:

usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

21.00mpg

24.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

26.00mpg

30.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

inline

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.00L

2.50L

Torque:

280ft-lbs

at 1 600rpm

186ft-lbs

at 4 000rpm

Horsepower:

272hp

at 6 500rpm

187hp

at 6 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.90Feet

36.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Multi-function steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

186.70in

185.80in

Width:

74.80in

75.60in

Height:

65.70in

63.50in

Ground Clearance:

8.20in

8.30in

Front Track:

64.20in

Rear Track:

64.70in

Wheel Base:

108.30in

110.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.00

38.60

Rear Head Room:

38.00

37.50

Front Leg Room:

42.00in

41.70in

Rear leg room:

38.00in

39.80in

Front Hip Room:

55.00in

53.60in

Front Shoulder Room:

60.00in

55.90in

Rear Hip Room:

50.00in

52.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

57.00in

53.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

79.80cu.ft

56.30cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

1500lbs

2000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

31.10cu.ft

31.40cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

18.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

24.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4015.00lbs

3706.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

Center limited slip differential

black background with white lettering and silver surround

Ambient temperature & clock display

7" LCD Meter Display

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

hands-free entry

Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Heated mirrors

Power windows with one-touch down/up feature

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

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

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

4 -way manual passenger seat adjustment

Leatherette

Bucket front seats

8 -way power driver seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Rear Seats Features:

rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

60/40 split fold-down rear seatback with remote fold down

Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Torsion Beam

Suspension Info:

four-wheel independent suspension

Front independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter

Dual covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors

Turn signal in mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

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)

10.25" full-color display

Bose® 12-speaker surround sound system with Centerpoint® 2 and AudioPilot® 2

Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio capability

Wireless Apple CarPlay™ integration

Android Auto™ integration

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription3

Dual front USB audio inputs

Dual rear USB charging ports

8 total speakers

Speed sensitive volume control

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Ventilated disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

Solid Disc

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

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 and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Side-impact door beams

anti-theft system

Driver Attention Alert

Hill Launch Assist

Front seat belt pretensioners with force limiters

Pre-collision safety system

Post-collision safety system

4-wheel ABS

LED headlamp

Turn signal mirrors

Rear height adjustable headrests

Rear center 3-point belt

Options

Packages:

Convenience Package

Weather Package

Cargo Package

Accent Package

Exterior Options:

Trailer Hitch w/4-Pin Harness

Black Lug Nuts and Black Wheel Locks

Front and Rear Splash Guards

Machine Gray Metallic

Polymetal Gray Metallic

Silver Cross Bars

Soul Red Crystal Metallic

Wind Chill Pearl

Interior Options:

Retractable Cargo Cover

Carpet Cargo Mat

Premium Carpet Floor Mats

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Ebony, premium leather/sueded microfiber

#0f0f0f

Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber

#9f3036

Color:

Black, leatherette

#2D2D2D

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Expert Reviews

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Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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