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Which is better, the 2020 Acura MDX or the 2021 Acura RDX?

I’m in the market for an SUV. Is the 2020 Acura MDX better than the 2021 Acura RDX?

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Matt Nightingale · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Which SUV is better—the 2021
Acura RDX
or the 2020
Acura MDX
—depends on what you’re looking for from an SUV. Let’s take a look at how the two compare to each other in some key areas.
  • Performance: The 2020 MDX has a 3.5-liter V6 engine which produces 290 horsepower, while the 2021 RDX has a 272 horsepower 2.0-liter supercharged four-cylinder engine. Advantage: MDX, but it’s close.
  • Price: The 2020 MDX has an original MSRP of $44,500. The newer 2021 RDX has a sticker price of $38,200. Advantage RDX.
  • Fuel efficiency: The RDX has a fuel efficiency rating of 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, compared with the MDX’s 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. Advantage: RDX.
  • Cargo: The MDX has room for seven passengers with three rows of seating and 132.7 cubic feet of passenger room. The RDX, on the other hand, has seating for just five with two rows of seating and 104 cubic feet of passenger space. Advantage: MDX.
If you’re looking for an SUV with good power and cargo-hauling capacity, the 2020 MDX is probably the better fit. But if you’re looking to save a little bit of money on the sticker price and at the pump, then the 2021 RDX is the way to go.
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