Acura MDX (2004 – 2006) vs Lexus RX (2004 – 2008): specs compared
The Lexus RX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 265 hp. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 190 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,810 kg against 2,019 kg. At 4,793 mm, the Acura MDX is 53 mm longer than the Lexus RX.
| Specification |
Acura
MDX
2004 – 2006
|
Lexus
RX
2004 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2006 | 2004 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 264 hp | 204 – 275 hp |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 283 – 342 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s | 7.5 – 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 190 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 L/100 km | 8.1 – 12.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,793 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,956 mm | 1,839 – 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,745 mm | 1,679 – 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,019 kg | 1,810 – 2,040 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

