Ford Escape (2012 – 2016) vs Acura RDX (2012 – 2015): specs compared
The Acura RDX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 273 hp against 240 hp. The Ford Escape uses less fuel, from 9.0 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,588 kg against 1,686 kg. At 4,661 mm, the Acura RDX is 137 mm longer than the Ford Escape.
| Specification |
Ford
Escape
2012 – 2016
|
Acura
RDX
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 – 243 hp | 273 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 366 Nm | 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 9.3 s | — |
| Top speed | 190 – 193 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 16.8 L/100 km | 10.2 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,524 mm | 4,661 mm |
| Width | 2,078 mm | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,684 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,588 – 1,693 kg | 1,686 – 1,741 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.