Acura RDX vs. Toyota Venza
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura RDX and Toyota Venza 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 Acura RDX and the Toyota Venza.
In comparing the Acura RDX's and the Toyota Venza's specifications and ratings, the Acura RDX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Toyota Venza has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Acura RDX and Toyota Venza have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Acura RDX's and the Toyota Venza's specifications and ratings, the Acura RDX is a better car than the Toyota Venza.
Pricing: A used 2015 Acura RDX ranges from $10,892 to $20,990 while a used 2015 Toyota Venza is priced between $10,996 to $20,984.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura RDX’s base engine makes 273 horsepower, and the Toyota Venza base engine makes 182 horsepower. Both the RDX and the Venza are rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 448 and 460 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Venza has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Acura RDX, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Acura RDX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$35,095
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$39,315
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,100 - $52,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,065
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$28,869
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$20,695 - $33,975
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,762
Price Range:
$10,892 - $20,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$17,098
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$14,334 - $25,173
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
179
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
109,865
# Good or Great Deals:
70
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,196
Price Range:
$10,996 - $20,984
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$15,966
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$10,496 - $24,772
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
54
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
106,271
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Acura RDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota Venza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura RDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.7 - 4.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
35.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Venza
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.1 - 4.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
40.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1 - 17.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.8 - 9.6
Acura RDX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 59Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
45 out of / 68Ranking
50 out of / 68Toyota Venza Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura RDX Trim Levels
Base, w/Tech
Toyota Venza Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
273 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
251 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
182 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
320 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
354 / 460 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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:
Standard
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:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
26.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
76.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
129.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Cargo Space:
36.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
70.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3717 lbs
Width:
73.7 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
183.5 inches
Wheelbase:
105.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3760 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
63.4 inches
Length:
189 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Brown
Kona Coffee Metallic
Gray
Forged Silver Metallic / Graphite Luster Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Silver
Silver Moon Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Attitude Black Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Cosmic Gray Mica / Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Celestial Silver
White
Blizzard Pearl
Blue
Parisian Night Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Ivory
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
