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 Acura MDX 2013 – 2016 Lexus RX 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.

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