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Acura RDX
2021 Acura RDX
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$38,400
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Buick Envision
2022 Buick Envision
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TBC
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N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Acura RDX
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
138
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Buick Envision
2021-2022 Buick Envision Rear Angle View
2021-2022 Buick Envision Dashboard
45
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Subaru Forester
2019-2021 Subaru Forester Rear View Driving
2019-2021 Subaru Forester Dashboard
42
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Horsepower
272 hp @ 6500 rpm
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,783 lbs
3,732 lbs
3,449 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
N/A
1,500 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
N/A
29 MPG
City
22 MPG
N/A
26 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
N/A
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.3 Tons/yr
N/A
6.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.1 gallons
15.9 gallons
16.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
376.2 miles
N/A
431.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
478.8 miles
N/A
547.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
186.7 in
182.5 in
182.1 in
Height
65.7 in
64.6 in
67.5 in
Max Width
74.8 in
74.1 in
71.5 in
Front Width
64.2 in
63.3 in
61.6 in
Rear Width
64.7 in
63.3 in
61.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
109.4 in
105.1 in
Ground Clearance
5.7 in
N/A
8.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
40.4 in
43.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
40 in
39.6 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
60 in
56.7 in
58.2 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55 in
55.1 in
54.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38 in
39.3 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38 in
38.9 in
39.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
57 in
55.9 in
57.2 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
50 in
47.4 in
53.6 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
58.9 ft³
52.7 ft³
76.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
29.5 ft³
25.2 ft³
31.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
29.5 ft³
N/A
31.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
N/A
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39 ft
38 ft
35.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 8"
18" x TBD
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 8"
18" x TBD
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
5-Link
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P235/55HR19
P235/60R18
P225/60HR17
Rear Tire
P235/55HR19
P235/60R18
P225/60HR17
Spare Tire
N/A
T145/70R17
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Fathom Blue Pearl
  • Gunmetal Metallic
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
N/A
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Horizon Blue Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Jasper Green Metallic
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Majestic Black Pearl
  • Performance Red Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
N/A
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ebony, Leatherette-Trimmed Interior
  • Parchment, Leatherette-Trimmed Interior
  • Ebony seats, Perforated Leather-appointed seat trim
  • Whisper Beige seats, Perforated Leather-appointed seat trim
  • Black, Cloth Upholstery
  • Gray, Cloth Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Optional
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
N/A
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
Rust-Through
N/A
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Warranty Note
N/A
Preliminary 2022 Warranty
N/A
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