Acura RDX vs Lexus NX (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$170

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

RDX SH-AWD vs NX 350 AWD
Measure	RDX	NX	Winner
MSRP + destination	$46,550	$46,720	About the same
Horsepower	272 hp	275 hp	NX
Torque	280 lb-ft	317 lb-ft	NX
MPG combined	23 mpg	24 mpg	NX
Cargo, max	29.5 cu ft	46.9 cu ft	NX
Cargo, seats up	29.5 cu ft	22.7 cu ft	RDX
Rear legroom	38.0 in	36.1 in	RDX
Front legroom	42.0 in	41.0 in	RDX
Length	187.4 in	183.5 in	Not scored
Width	74.8 in	73.4 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,014 lb	4,035 lb	Not scored
Towing	1,500 lb	2,000 lb	NX
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.7 in to 8.2 in	8.1 in	N/A
0-60 mph	6.0 s estimate	6.6 s tested	RDX
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
RDX SH-AWD $45,100	NX NX 350h FWD $45,175	$75
NX 350 AWD $45,825	RDX SH-AWD $45,100	$725

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: NX wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.