Which is better: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Ford Bronco?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Acura RDX vs 2026 Ford Bronco on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Ford Bronco?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ford Bronco starts lower at $40,495. Live Ford Bronco listings start at $33,999.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Ford Bronco?

The 2026 Ford Bronco leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (40,495).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Ford Bronco?

The 2026 Acura RDX leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).

Which has better horsepower: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Ford Bronco?

The 2026 Ford Bronco leads on horsepower in this comparison (330).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Ford Bronco?

The 2026 Ford Bronco leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (4,500).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Acura RDX vs 2026 Ford Bronco?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Acura RDX (5/5 NHTSA overall); Ford Bronco (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Acura RDX vs Ford Bronco

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Acura RDX

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Overview

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Ford BroncoBronco SUV
Selected trim	RDX	Bronco SUV
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	four wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed manual
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Ford BroncoBronco SUV
MSRP	$45,100	$40,495 (best)
Lowest listing price	—	$33,999 (best)
Median listing price	—	$50,342 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$88,665 (best)
For sale now	0	16 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Ford BroncoBronco SUV
Combined MPG	23 MPG (best)	19 MPG
City MPG	21 MPG (best)	18 MPG
Highway MPG	27 MPG (best)	21 MPG
Fuel tank	17.1 gal	20.8 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Ford BroncoBronco SUV
Horsepower	272 hp	300 hp (best)
Torque	280 lb-ft	325 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2 L	2.3 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Ford BroncoBronco SUV
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	58.9 cu ft	77.6 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	1,500 lbs	3,500 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,014 lbs (best)	4,957 lbs
Ground clearance	—	8.4 in (best)
Wheelbase	108.3 in	116.1 in (best)
Length	187.4 in	189.4 in (best)
Width	74.8 in	75.9 in (best)
Height	65.7 in	73 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Ford BroncoBronco SUV
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	9

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Acura RDX	Ford Bronco
1	RDX $45,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Bronco SUV $40,495 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Technology Package $47,700 MSRP	Bronco SUV $40,495 MSRP
3	A-Spec Package $50,700 MSRP	Big Bend $40,995 MSRP
4	Advance Package $52,850 MSRP	Outer Banks $48,090 MSRP
5	A-Spec Advance Package $54,850 MSRP	Badlands $48,890 MSRP
6	—	Badlands $48,890 MSRP
7	—	Heritage Edition $51,625 MSRP
8	—	Stroppe Edition $69,995 MSRP
9	—	Raptor $79,995 MSRP

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