2011 Acura RDX vs. 2011 Toyota 4Runner
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2011 Acura RDX and 2011 Toyota 4Runner contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2011 Acura RDX and the 2011 Toyota 4Runner.
In comparing the 2011 Acura RDX's and the 2011 Toyota 4Runner's specifications and ratings, the 2011 Acura RDX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and overall quality score. The 2011 Toyota 4Runner has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The 2011 Acura RDX and 2011 Toyota 4Runner have the same Based on this comparison of the 2011 Acura RDX's and the 2011 Toyota 4Runner's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2011 Acura RDX ranges from $4,996 to $13,994 while a used 2011 Toyota 4Runner is priced between $11,424 to $22,000.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2011 Acura RDX loses 47.8 percent of its value and the 2011 Toyota 4Runner loses 30.1 percent of its value. This means the 2011 Toyota 4Runner retains 17.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2011 Acura RDX.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura RDX is 8.4 out of 10 while the Toyota 4Runner's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Acura RDX being ranked 1 out of 28 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Toyota 4Runner being ranked 7 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Acura RDX and Toyota 4Runner is 8.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2011 Acura RDX’s base engine makes 240 horsepower, and the 2011 Toyota 4Runner base engine makes 270 horsepower. The RDX is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 miles. The 4Runner is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 529 miles.This gives the 2011 Acura RDX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2011 Toyota 4Runner the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2011 Toyota 4Runner, a midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The 2011 Acura RDX, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2011 Acura RDX has higher safety ratings than the 2011 Toyota 4Runner, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
32895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
34560
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
32400 - 36750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
30305
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
27240
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
21195 - 32000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9090
Price Range:
4996 - 13994
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8471
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7653 - 9249
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
28
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
130309
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16623
Price Range:
11424 - 22000
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
9347
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
6759 - 16623
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
86
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
174833
# Good or Great Deals:
30
Acura RDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota 4Runner Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2011 Acura RDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2011 Toyota 4Runner
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7878093604207486
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.8 - 7.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.748907383902853
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 15.9
Acura RDX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 64Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
50 out of / 68Toyota 4Runner Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2011 Acura RDX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Tech, w/Tech
2011 Toyota 4Runner Trim Levels
Limited, SR5, Trail
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
270 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
278 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 432 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4, AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
391 / 529 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
27.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
129.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Cargo Space:
9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
88.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3743 lbs
Width:
73.6 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
182.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4400 lbs
Width:
75.8 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
189.9 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Grigio Metallic / Palladium Metallic / Polished Metal Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl
White
Bellanova White Pearl / White Diamond Pearl
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Salsa Red Pearl
White
Blizzard Pearl
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Taupe
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Graphite
Beige
Sand Beige
