Comparison - Honda Passport Elite 2021 - vs - Acura RDX A-Spec 2020

Suv one:

Honda Passport Elite 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

--

Also called:

--

2019 Honda Passport Elite joins our long-term fleet

2022 Honda Passport TrailSport review // Pass on Passport?

2019 Honda Passport In-Depth Review: Is This Honda's Best Off-Roader?

Honda Passport vs Ford Edge vs Nissan Murano: Which AWD System Tops The Rest?

Is the 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD the PERFECT compact LUXURY SUV

2020 Acura RDX A Spec VS Audi Q5 Technik SLine | Luxury

2020 Acura RDX - An MVP with a critical flaw

The 2020 Acura RDX A-Spec Is A Great Car With Frustrating Tech!

All-New 2019 Acura RDX Review--BIG STEP FORWARD

Acura SH-AWD and Honda i-VTM4: Advanced AWD systems Explained

Off-Road: 2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec on Everyman Driver

Acura RDX 2016 small overlap crash test

Make:

Model:

Average Price:

43,980

Updated:

05 Dec 2019

44,000

Updated:

03 Jul 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2020

Total Seating:

Transmission:

9-speed Shiftable Automatic

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

19.50gals

17.10gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

DEEP SCARLET PEARL

#481512

PLATINUM WHITE PEARL

#F6F6F6

LUNAR SILVER METALLIC

#3E3E40

MODERN STEEL METALLIC

#222222

BLACK COPPER PEARL

#3F261F

CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL

#090909

OBSIDIAN BLUE PEARL

#22275F

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

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2021 Honda Passport stamps its own personality from Pilot running gear, with a slight tilt in the off-road direction.

Pros
Big interior space
Refined highway driver
Works fine in moderate off-roading
Standard safety gear

Cons
9-speed automatic gets confused
Not much bigger than CR-V
The adventure’s missing from the look
No low-ratio four-wheeling

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2021 Honda Passport comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic.All trims now have the 8-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment.

Pros
Spacious interior with lots of passenger space
Comfortable front seats
Many clever storage compartments

Cons
Adaptive cruise control is only available over 20 mph
Driver's seat might be positioned a little high for some people

By:

edmunds.com

The 2021 Passport only receives a small update for the new model year, with base models adding a newly standard 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system versus the old 5.0-inch display. The rest of the lineup is unchanged except for a small increase in starting prices.

Pros
Spacious interior for people and cargo,
powerful V-6 engine,
plenty of standard safety features.

Cons
Base model isn’t well equipped,
occasional rough ride,
not so stylish.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2020 Acura RDX is a stylish, strong-performing crossover SUV worthy of a place on any shopping list.

Pros
Good looks
Powerful turbo-4
Classy interior design
Impressive AWD system
Priced right

Cons
Convoluted controls
Rear seat could be better
So-so fuel economy
Rivals offer more cachet

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Acura RDX ranked #2 in Luxury Compact SUVs. Currently the Acura RDX has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 32 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Balanced ride
Good fuel efficiency
Plenty of technology features
Lots of cabin space

Cons
Non-intuitive infotainment system
No engine upgrades available

By:

usnews.com

The 2020 Acura RDX comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 10-speed shiftable automatic.No significant changes this year.Part of the third RDX generation introduced for 2020.

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
Overall performance lags behind competitors

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy Info:

Combined - 21

Fuel Economy City USA:

19.00mpg

22.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

24.00mpg

27.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.50L

2.00L

Torque:

262ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

280ft-lbs

at 1 600rpm

Horsepower:

280hp

at 6 000rpm

272hp

at 6 500rpm

Cam Type:

Single overhead cam (SOHC)

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

39.30Feet

38.90Feet

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

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

190.50in

186.70in

Width:

78.60in

74.80in

Height:

72.20in

65.70in

Ground Clearance:

8.10in

8.20in

Front Track:

66.70in

64.20in

Rear Track:

66.70in

64.70in

Wheel Base:

111.00in

108.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.50

40.00

Rear Head Room:

40.00

38.00

Front Leg Room:

40.90in

42.00in

Rear leg room:

39.60in

38.00in

Front Hip Room:

59.10in

55.00in

Front Shoulder Room:

62.00in

60.00in

Rear Hip Room:

57.30in

50.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

61.90in

57.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

77.90cu.ft

79.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

41.20cu.ft

31.10cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

21.40degrees

Angle of Departure:

27.60degrees

Curb Weight:

4237.00lbs

4015.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Indicator

VSA System and VSA-Off Indicators

System Message Indicator

Sequential Mode Gear Selection Indicator

Odometer

Low-Fuel Indicator

High-Beam Indicator

Fuel Level Indicator

Center limited slip differential

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

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

hands-free entry

Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Leather

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

4 -Way Power Passenger Seat

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

Rear Seats Features:

Multi-Level Heating

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Reclining Rear Seats

rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

1 Subwoofer(S)

8-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings

Android Auto™* Integration

CabinControl™ Remote Compatibility

SMS Text Message Function*

Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition* and Honda HD Digital Traffic

115-Volt Power Outlet

540-Watt Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers, including Subwoofer

Wireless Phone Charger*

550 Watts Stereo Output

10 Total Speakers

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

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)

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

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

solid rear disc brakes

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:

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

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Pre-Collision Safety System

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

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

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Gray, leather

#6D6B65

Black, leather

#282828

Color:

Ebony, premium leather/sueded microfiber

#0f0f0f

Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber

#9f3036

Suv two:

Acura RDX A-Spec 2020

Featured:

Search form

Comparison - Honda Passport Elite 2021 - vs - Acura RDX A-Spec 2020

General

Also called:

--

Also called:

--

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Colors

Comparisons