Comparison - Toyota Highlander XLE 2019 - vs - Acura RDX A-Spec 2020

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Toyota Highlander XLE 2019

General

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Also called:

Kluger

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

41,030

Updated:

01 May 2019

44,000

Updated:

03 Jul 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2019

2020

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

19.20gals

17.10gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Alumina Jade Metallic

#5D655E

Blizzard Pearl

#ECE7EA

Toasted Walnut Pearl

#6C534E

Midnight Black Metallic

#24231E

Celestial Silver Metallic

#979CA0

Ooh La La Rouge Mica

#581826

Predawn Gray Mica

#5D5B60

Shoreline Blue Pearl

#425C73

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 2019 Toyota Highlander ranked #14 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Toyota Highlander has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 47 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Comfortable and quiet
Stylish cabin with first-rate materials
Lots of standard advanced safety features
Optional V6 engine is robust and fuel-efficient

Cons
Confining third-row seat
So-so standard four-cylinder engine

By:

usnews.com

The 2019 Toyota Highlander delivers safety, features, comfort, and efficiency in a family-friendly package.

Pros
Comfortable cabin
Strong V-6
Miserly hybrid
Luxurious ride quality

Cons
Not pretty
Weak base 4-cylinder
No Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Third row's just average

By:

thecarconnection.com

Only minor styling revisions for 2019.The 2019 Toyota Highlander comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic, 6-speed shiftable automatic.

PROS
Standard high-tech safety features
Strong V6 engine with good fuel economy
Quiet and pleasantly compliant ride

CONS
Third-row seat isn't as roomy as those in many competitors
Touchscreen and other controls may require an extra-long reach
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren't offered
Weak power delivery of the base four-cylinder engine

By:

edmunds.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 City USA:

20.00mpg

22.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

26.00mpg

27.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.50L

2.00L

Torque:

263ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

280ft-lbs

at 1 600rpm

Horsepower:

295hp

at 6 600rpm

272hp

at 6 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.70Feet

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:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

192.50in

186.70in

Width:

75.80in

74.80in

Height:

68.10in

65.70in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

8.20in

Front Track:

64.40in

64.20in

Rear Track:

64.20in

64.70in

Wheel Base:

109.80in

108.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.50

40.00

Rear Head Room:

39.60

38.00

Front Leg Room:

44.20in

42.00in

Rear leg room:

38.40in

38.00in

Front Hip Room:

57.20in

55.00in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.30in

60.00in

Rear Hip Room:

57.10in

50.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

59.60in

57.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

83.20cu.ft

79.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

13.80cu.ft

31.10cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

18.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

23.10degrees

Curb Weight:

4464.00lbs

4015.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

Center limited slip differential

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated Mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

hands-free entry

Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Bucket front seats

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

4-Way Power Passenger Seat

8-Way Power Driver Seat

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

Leather

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating 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:

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Folding Center Armrest

rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

rear stabilizer bar

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather Steering Wheel

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

USB connection

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

6 Total Speakers

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

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

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:

Glass Breakage Sensor

Pre-Collision Safety System

4-Wheel ABS

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear height adjustable headrests

Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Turn Signal Mirrors

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

Options

Packages:

Protection Package #3

Preferred Accessory Package

All-Weather Floor Liner Package

Protection Package #1

Four Season Floor Liner/Mat Package

Exterior Options:

Body Side Moldings

Running Boards

Rear Bumper Applique

Paint Protection Film

Roof Rack Cross Bars

Door Edge Guards

Mudguards

Special Color

Towing Receiver Hitch W/Wire Harness Package

Alloy Wheel Locks

Rear Bumper Protector

Interior Options:

Carpet Mat Package

Cargo Net- Envelope

Carpet Floor Mats And Cargo Liner Package

Universal Tablet Holder

Wireless Headphones

Rear-Seat Blu-Ray DVD Entertainment System

Cargo Cover

2nd Row Bench Seat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Ash, leather

#494949

Black, leather

#0F0F0F

Almond, leather

#C1AF8F

Color:

Ebony, premium leather/sueded microfiber

#0f0f0f

Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber

#9f3036

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Comparison - Toyota Highlander XLE 2019 - vs - Acura RDX A-Spec 2020

General

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

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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

Options

Colors

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