Comparison - Kia Sportage X-Pro 2023 - vs - Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kia KX5

Also called:

--

2024 Kia Sportage review (inc. 0-100 & braking test)
Is the 2023 Kia Sportage X-Line a BETTER compact SUV than a Toyota RAV4?
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid | Affordable Fuel Saver
NEW Kia Sportage 2022 review – the best hybrid SUV?
2023 Kia Sportage Review: Looks Great, Drives Great
NEW Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Tucson review
Kia Sportage SUV 2016 review - Carbuyer
2020 Kia Sportage – Review & Road Test
2021 Acura RDX Review: Best in class? | CarGurus
Old vs. New: The 2021 Acura RDX Is Better Than The Old One
REVIEW: 2021 Acura RDX A-Spec AWD | MotorTrend
2021 Acura RDX - One of Americas Most Beloved Luxury SUV
Is the NEW 2022 Acura RDX A-Spec a BETTER sport SUV than a Lexus NX 350?
2019 Acura RDX First Drive | Edmunds
The 2020 Acura RDX A-Spec Is A Great Car With Frustrating Tech!
Acura RDX Technology package crash test
Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
36,615
Updated: 
23 Jul 2023
$
46,100
Updated: 
03 Jul 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.30gals
17.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony Black
#191919
Steel Gray
#8F8F91
Snow White Pearl
#EEEFEF
Sapphire Blue
#1849BB
Dawning Red
#BC2026
Jungle Green
#65695B
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: 

Pros
Spacious cabin,
forgiving ride,
generous list of standard and optional tech features.

Cons
Four-cylinder could use a bit more power,
boring driving dynamics,
exterior styling isn't for everyone.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Stylish, quiet and high-tech interior
Roomy seating and a huge cargo area
Added off-road capability with X-Pro trim

Cons
Standard engine supplies leisurely acceleration
Subpar fuel economy from this engine too

By: 
edmunds.com

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

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
23.00mpg
21.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
28.00mpg
26.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
2.00L
Torque: 
178ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
280ft-lbs
at 1 600rpm
Horsepower: 
187hp
at 6 100rpm
272hp
at 6 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.60Feet
38.90Feet

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: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless ignition
Leather steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
leather steering wheel
keyless ignition
turn signal in mirrors
Sun sensor
universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
183.50in
186.70in
Width: 
73.40in
74.80in
Height: 
66.90in
65.70in
Ground Clearance: 
8.30in
8.20in
Front Track: 
63.80in
64.20in
Rear Track: 
64.10in
64.70in
Wheel Base: 
108.50in
108.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
37.80
40.00
Rear Head Room: 
38.00
38.00
Front Leg Room: 
41.40in
42.00in
Rear leg room: 
41.30in
38.00in
Front Hip Room: 
54.80in
55.00in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.50in
60.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.40in
50.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.60in
57.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
74.10cu.ft
79.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2500lbs
1500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
39.60cu.ft
31.10cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
19.90degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
3834.00lbs
4015.00lbs

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: 
2 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass extended moonroof
Heated mirrors
hands-free entry
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
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: 
Folding center armrest
rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback

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
Rear ventilation ducts
Dual zone front climate control
Keyless ignition
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8 total speakers
Harman/kardon premium brand speakers
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
USB with external media control
400 watts stereo output
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: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Lip Spoiler
Deep Tinted Glass
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
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
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 x 7.0 in
20 x 8.0 in.
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
All season tires
painted alloy wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45

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 discs
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear solid disc brakes
solid rear disc 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: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear center 3-point belt
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Lane keep assist
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: 
Ebony, premium leather/sueded microfiber
#0f0f0f
Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber
#9f3036