2021 Acura RDX vs 2022 Acura MDX near Falls Church, VA

Pictured above is the 2022 Acura MDX with Advance Package in Phantom Violet Pearl.

If you’re stuck choosing between the 2022 Acura MDX and 2021 Acura RDX for your next luxury SUV, we at Pohanka Acura have compared the two so you have a better idea of what would suit your lifestyle best. After reading how these rides contrast from one another, stop by our dealership and get up close and personal with these vehicles.

Performance

Let’s kick things off by taking a look at how these rides differentiate themselves when it comes their mechanics. The 2021 RDX is capable of pumping out 272 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque at a 22/28/24 MPG city/hwy/combined¹ fuel economy thanks to its standard 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder engine. On the other hand, the 2022 MDX generates 290 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. of torque at a 19/26/22 MPG city/hwy/combined² rating from its standard 3.5L V6 powertrain. If you intend on hauling gear down Highway 29, you’ll need to know that the RDX provides a 1,500-lb. maximum towing capacity³ to the MDX’s 5,000-lb. maximum towing capacity⁴. One thing that both rides have in common is the fact that they are backed up by a standard 10-speed automatic transmission and come available with a Super Handling AWD™ system.

Safety

Whether you end up with the 2021 Acura RDX or the 2022 Acura MDX, you’ll have peace of mind. That’s because these vehicles bring a lot to the table in terms of safety. As an example, both SUVs come standard with the Collision Mitigation Braking System™⁵, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow⁶, and the Lane Keeping Assist System⁷. On top of that, they can be equipped with similar optional technologies as well, including a Surround View Camera⁷ and Head-Up Warning display. While the former will give you a bird’s-eye image of your surroundings, the latter will project warning messages on the windshield in front of you to keep you informed. We can’t forget to mention that the 2022 MDX has a few systems you won’t be able to access on the RDX, such as Low-Speed Braking Control⁸ and Traffic Jam Assist⁹.

Comfort

Of course, if you’ve got your eye on a vehicle in the luxury class, it’s likely you appreciate the finer things in life. If this is the case, you’ll be blown away by the amenities inside the 2021 RDX and 2022 MDX. To begin, they both offer standard 12-way power adjustable front seats with the option to upgrade to 16-way power adjustable options for these positions. But while the RDX comes with enough seats for five people, the MDX is better for larger parties with its 7-seat capacity. You’ll also get more room for gear and groceries in the latter since it comes with 95.0 cubic ft. of cargo space¹⁰ to the former’s 79.8 cubic ft. of storage space¹⁰.

Pohanka Acura is the place to go if you really want to see how the 2021 Acura RDX vs 2022 Acura MDX near Falls Church, VA, compare. Swing by during our accommodating business hours.

Interior of the 2022 Acura MDX

Interior of the 2021 Acura RDX

2021 Acura RDX

2022 Acura MDX

272 horsepower
280 lb.-ft. of torque
22/28/24 MPG city/hwy/combined¹ fuel economy
5-seat capacity
79.8 cubic ft. of cargo capacity

290 horsepower
272 lb.-ft. of torque
19/26/22 MPG city/hwy/combined² fuel economy
7-seat capacity
95.0 cubic ft. of cargo capacity

2021 Acura RDX

Pictured above is the 2021 Acura RDX with A-Spec Package in Apex Blue Pearl.

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1. Based on 2021 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid only) and other factors.

2. Based on 2022 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid only) and other factors.

3. Towing requires the addition of the Acura accessory trailer hitch and hitch ball. Please see your Acura dealer for details. Added cargo weight in the vehicle may reduce max towing capacity, see Owners Guide for details.

4. 5,000 lb. capacity is with the optional Acura Genuine Accessory ATF cooler. Towing requires the addition of the Acura accessory trailer hitch and hitch ball. Please see your Acura dealer for details. Number of occupants and added cargo weight in the vehicle may reduce max towing capacity, see Owner's Guide for details.

5. CMBS with FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed, and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. FCW does not apply braking, and CMBS only is designed to mitigate crash forces. Depending on the circumstances, CMBS may not go through all the alert stages before initiating the last stage of collision mitigation. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.

6. ACC cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. ACC should not be used in heavy traffic, poor weather or on winding roads. ACC only includes a limited braking function. Driver remains responsible for slowing or stopping the vehicle to avoid a collision.

7. LKAS only assists driver in maintaining proper lane position when lane markings are identified without a turn signal in use and can only apply mild steering torque to assist. LKAS may not detect all lane markings; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.

8. Low-Speed Braking Control may not detect all objects in front of or behind the vehicle. Accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.

9. Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) and Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) only assists driver in maintaining proper lane position when lane markings are identified without a turn signal in use and can only apply mild steering torque to assist. The system may not detect all lane markings; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.

10. Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus floor space between first and second seats and front seats moved forward. This figure compares more accurately with most competitive measurements.

2021 Acura RDX vs 2022 Acura MDX near Falls Church, VA

Interior of the 2022 Acura MDX

Interior of the 2021 Acura RDX

2021 Acura RDX

2022 Acura MDX

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Sales Hours

Dealership Information

Testimonials

My experience at Pohanka Acura was awesome.

Yong Kim was great with assisting me in purchasing my

My experience at the Pohanka Acura dealership is

Had a good experience working with Yong Kim.

Yong Kim was my sales rep and he provided me with a great

I’ve bought cars from various places over the years, but

Yong Kim was exceptional!

Young Kim was great to work with and we got a great deal.