Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Acura RDX
When comparing the Land Rover Discovery Sport's and the Acura RDX's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Acura RDX has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Discovery Sport's and the Acura RDX's specifications and ratings, the Acura RDX is a better car than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Acura RDX Pricing
For a new model, the Land Rover Discovery Sport's price is between $51,876 and $60,690, with the Acura RDX priced between $45,747 and $55,630.
Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Acura RDX Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Land Rover Discovery Sport loses 47.5 percent of its value and the Acura RDX loses 49.3 percent of its value. This means the Land Rover Discovery Sport retains 1.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Acura RDX.
Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Acura RDX Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 7.2 out of 10 while the Acura RDX's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Land Rover Discovery Sport being ranked 11 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Acura RDX being ranked 1 out of 29. Out of 61 Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is ranked 27 and the Acura RDX is ranked 1. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is also ranked 32 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Acura RDX is ranked 2 out of 68.
Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Acura RDX Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 6.3 out of 10. For the Acura RDX the reliability rating is 8.6 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 Land Rover Discovery Sport’s base engine makes 246 horsepower, and the Acura RDX base engine makes 272 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:
51876 - 60690
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.474762
Pricing
New Asking Price:
45747 - 55630
Used Asking Price:
45267 - 53275
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.492663
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 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.759833 / 10
Reliability:
8.579499 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Land 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 / 68Acura 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
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38 out of / 61Ranking
38 out of / 61Ranking
39 out of / 61Ranking
45 out of / 68Ranking
48 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Land Rover Discovery Sport Trim Levels
P250 S, P250 SE-Dynamic
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
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
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
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 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 407 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):
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 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:
32.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4035 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
181 inches
Wheelbase:
107.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19