Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD vs Honda Pilot Touring

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD 6.5 s Runner-up: 7.0 s
Power winner Honda Pilot Touring 285 hp Runner-up: 272 hp
Cargo winner Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD 647 L Runner-up: 510 L
Price winner Honda Pilot Touring $42,550 Runner-up: $44,750

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD against the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use petrol powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.5 seconds, compared with 7.0 seconds for 2025 Honda Pilot Touring. 2025 Honda Pilot Touring has the higher listed output at 285 hp; 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD is rated at 272 hp, a difference of 13 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD at 380 Nm and 2025 Honda Pilot Touring at 361 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD has the lower recorded consumption at 9.8 L/100km; 2025 Honda Pilot Touring is listed at 10.2 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 647 litres versus 510 litres, a difference of 137 litres. 2025 Honda Pilot Touring carries the higher towing rating at 2,268 kg, while 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD is listed at 1,588 kg. 2025 Honda Pilot Touring is 141 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Honda Pilot Touring has the lower listed starting price at $42,550, compared with $44,750 for 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD. 2025 Honda Pilot Touring leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD2025 Honda Pilot Touring2025
Performance
0-100 km/h6.5 s7.0 s
Top Speed218 km/h195 km/h
Power272 hp285 hp
Torque380 Nm361 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank60 L68 L
Efficiency9.8 L/100km10.2 L/100km
CO2 Emissions224 g/km233 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,699 mm4,840 mm
Ground Clearance198 mm198 mm
Cargo647 L510 L
Curb Weight1,838 kg2,052 kg
Towing1,588 kg2,268 kg
Seats58
Turning Circle11.6 m12.0 m
Starting MSRP$44,750$42,550

Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD vs Honda Pilot Touring questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD or the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring?

2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.5 seconds, versus 7.0 seconds for 2025 Honda Pilot Touring.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD or the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring?

2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD has the higher listed top speed at 218 km/h (135 mph), compared with 195 km/h (121 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD or the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring?

2025 Honda Pilot Touring has more power at 285 hp, a 13 hp advantage over 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD or the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring?

2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD has more listed cargo space at 647 litres (22.8 cu ft), versus 510 litres (18.0 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD or the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring?

2025 Honda Pilot Touring has the higher listed towing capacity at 2,268 kg (5,000 lb), compared with 1,588 kg (3,501 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD or the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring?

2025 Honda Pilot Touring is heavier at 2,052 kg (4,524 lb), while 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD is listed at 1,838 kg (4,052 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD or the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring?

2025 Honda Pilot Touring has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $42,550 USD, compared with $44,750 USD for 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Acura RDX Technology SH-AWD or the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring?

2025 Honda Pilot Touring leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.