2021 Acura RDX vs. 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport
When comparing the 2021 Acura RDX's and the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Acura RDX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Acura RDX's and the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Acura RDX is a better car than the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport.
2021 Acura RDX vs. 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Pricing
A used 2021 Acura RDX ranges from $30,690 to $41,998 while a used 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport is priced between $24,714 to $38,882.
2021 Acura RDX vs. 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Acura RDX loses 49.3 percent of its value and the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport loses 47.5 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport retains 1.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Acura RDX.
2021 Acura RDX vs. 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura RDX is 8.8 out of 10 while the Land Rover Discovery Sport's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the Acura RDX being ranked 1 out of 61 Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs and the Land Rover Discovery Sport being ranked 27 out of 61. Out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs, the Acura RDX is ranked 1 and the Land Rover Discovery Sport is ranked 11. The Acura RDX is also ranked 2 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Land Rover Discovery Sport is ranked 32 out of 68.
2021 Acura RDX vs. 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura RDX is 8.6 out of 10. For the Land Rover Discovery Sport the reliability rating is 6.3 out of 10. This gives the Acura RDX an advantage in reliability compared to the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2021 Acura RDX’s base engine makes 272 horsepower, and the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport base engine makes 246 horsepower. The RDX is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 479 miles. The Discovery Sport is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 425 miles. This gives the 2021 Acura RDX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2021 Acura RDX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
30690 - 41998
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.492663
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
24714 - 38882
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.474762
Acura RDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.759833 / 10
Reliability:
8.579499 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Land Rover Discovery Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.15 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Acura RDX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 61Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 61Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 61Ranking
15 out of / 61Ranking
15 out of / 54Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
16 out of / 59Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 61Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
38 out of / 61Ranking
38 out of / 61Ranking
39 out of / 61Ranking
45 out of / 68Ranking
48 out of / 68Land Rover Discovery Sport Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 61Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 61Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 61Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 61Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 54Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 59Ranking
27 out of / 61Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
29 out of / 61Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 61Ranking
49 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 61Ranking
57 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Acura RDX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD PMC Edition, SH-AWD w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Tech, w/A-SPEC, w/Advance, w/Tech
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Trim Levels
P250 S, P250 S R-Dynamic, P250 SE, P250 SE R-Dynamic, P250 Standard, P290 HSE R-Dynamic
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
272 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
246 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
376 / 479 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 425 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Cargo Space:
29.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
27.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3783 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
65.7 inches
Length:
186.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4035 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
181 inches
Wheelbase:
107.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18