Acura MDX (2013 – 2016) vs Lexus RX (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Lexus RX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 299 hp against 294 hp. It uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. The Acura MDX is the lighter car, from 1,843 kg against 1,970 kg. At 4,917 mm, the Acura MDX is 147 mm longer than the Lexus RX.
| Specification |
Acura
MDX
2013 – 2016
|
Lexus
RX
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 294 hp | 188 – 299 hp |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 252 – 336 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.4 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.2 – 11.2 L/100 km | 7.8 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,917 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Height | 1,717 mm | 1,684 – 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,843 – 1,937 kg | 1,970 – 2,110 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

