Acura MDX (2004 – 2006) vs Lexus RX (2004 – 2008): specs compared

The Lexus RX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 265 hp. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 190 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,810 kg against 2,019 kg. At 4,793 mm, the Acura MDX is 53 mm longer than the Lexus RX.

Specification Acura MDX Acura MDX 2004 – 2006 Lexus RX Lexus RX 2004 – 2008
Overview
Origin Japan Japan
Documented years 2004 – 2006 2004 – 2008
Body style — —
Variants 1 5
Fuel Petrol Petrol, Hybrid
Drive AWD FWD · AWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 264 hp 204 – 275 hp
Torque 343 Nm 283 – 342 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.4 s 7.5 – 9.0 s
Top speed 190 km/h 190 – 200 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 11.8 L/100 km 8.1 – 12.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,793 mm 4,740 mm
Width 1,956 mm 1,839 – 1,840 mm
Height 1,745 mm 1,679 – 1,680 mm
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,720 mm
Curb weight 2,019 kg 1,810 – 2,040 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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