Acura RDX vs Honda Passport (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$105
- RDX: 2 mpg better, 1.5 s quicker to 60.
- Passport: 13 hp more, 2.9 in more rear legroom.
- RDX wins 5 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | RDX | Passport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,550 | $46,445 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 285 hp | Passport |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | RDX |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | RDX |
| Cargo, max | 29.5 cu ft | 83.8 cu ft to 104.6 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 29.5 cu ft | 44.0 cu ft | Passport |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 40.9 in | Passport |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in | 41.1 in | RDX |
| Length | 187.4 in | 191.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 79.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,014 lb | 4,478 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 5,000 lb | Passport |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in to 8.2 in | 8.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0 s estimate | 7.5 s published | RDX |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | RDX |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| RDX SH-AWD $45,100 | Passport RTL AWD $44,950 | $150 |
| Passport RTL AWD $44,950 | RDX SH-AWD $45,100 | $150 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | RDX | Passport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,550 | $46,445 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $56,567 | $57,416 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Passport wins.
RDX wins if Towing weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | RDX | 9% |
| Power | Passport | 5% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Passport | 70% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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