Acura RDX vs. Porsche Macan
When we compare the Acura RDX's and the Porsche Macan's specifications and ratings, the Acura RDX has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Porsche Macan has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Acura RDX's and the Porsche Macan's specifications and ratings, the Acura RDX is a better car than the Porsche Macan.
Acura RDX vs. Porsche Macan Pricing
A used 2024 Acura RDX ranges from $45,267 to $53,275 while a used 2024 Porsche Macan is priced between $67,930 to $92,548. For a new model, the Acura RDX's price is between $45,747 and $55,630, with the Porsche Macan priced between $68,921 and $101,216.
Acura RDX vs. Porsche Macan Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura RDX loses 49.3 percent of its value and the Porsche Macan loses 37 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Macan retains 12.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Acura RDX.
Acura RDX vs. Porsche Macan Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura RDX is 8.8 out of 10 while the Porsche Macan's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Acura RDX being ranked 1 out of 61 Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs and the Porsche Macan being ranked 25 out of 61. Out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs, the Acura RDX is ranked 1 and the Porsche Macan is ranked 10. The Acura RDX is also ranked 2 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Porsche Macan is ranked 30 out of 68.
Acura RDX vs. Porsche Macan Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura RDX is 8.6 out of 10. For the Porsche Macan the reliability rating is 6.1 out of 10. This gives the Acura RDX an advantage in reliability compared to the Porsche Macan.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Acura RDX’s base engine makes 272 horsepower, and the Porsche Macan base engine makes 261 horsepower.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Acura RDX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
45747 - 55630
Used Asking Price:
45267 - 53275
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.492663
Pricing
New Asking Price:
68921 - 101216
Used Asking Price:
67930 - 92548
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.370066
Acura RDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.759833 / 10
Reliability:
8.579499 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Porsche Macan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 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 / 68Porsche Macan Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 61Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 61Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 61Ranking
19 out of / 61Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 27Ranking
25 out of / 61Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
35 out of / 61Ranking
36 out of / 54Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 59Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura RDX Trim Levels
SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Advance w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Tech
Porsche Macan Trim Levels
Base, GTS, S, T
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):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
261 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
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:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4014 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
65.7 inches
Length:
187.4 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4151 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
63.8 inches
Length:
186.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 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:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
235/55R19