Acura RDX vs Honda Pilot

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	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Selected trim	RDX	Sport 2WD
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Honda PilotSport 2WD
MSRP	$45,100	$42,195 (best)
Lowest listing price	—	$24,120 (best)
Median listing price	—	$44,472 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$57,267 (best)
For sale now	0	9 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Combined MPG	23 MPG (best)	22 MPG
City MPG	21 MPG (best)	19 MPG
Highway MPG	27 MPG	27 MPG
Fuel tank	17.1 gal	19 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Horsepower	272 hp	285 hp (best)
Torque	280 lb-ft (best)	262 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	3.5 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Seating	5 seats	8 seats (best)
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	58.9 cu ft (best)	—
Towing capacity	1,500 lbs	3,500 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,014 lbs (best)	4,336 lbs
Wheelbase	108.3 in	114 in (best)
Length	187.4 in	200.1 in (best)
Width	74.8 in	79 in (best)
Height	65.7 in	71 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Honda PilotSport 2WD
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
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)	1

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	Honda Pilot
1	RDX $45,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Sport 2WD $42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Technology Package $47,700 MSRP	Sport AWD $44,295 MSRP
3	A-Spec Package $50,700 MSRP	EX-L $44,495 MSRP
4	Advance Package $52,850 MSRP	EX-L $46,595 MSRP
5	A-Spec Advance Package $54,850 MSRP	TrailSport AWD $50,395 MSRP
6	—	Touring $51,095 MSRP
7	—	Touring S $52,295 MSRP
8	—	Elite $53,495 MSRP
9	—	Black Edition AWD $54,995 MSRP