Specs and Features

2021 Acura RDX Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2021 Acura RDX lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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RDX

	1 of 9 RDX Sport Utility 4D	2 of 9 RDX SH-AWD Sport Utility 4D	3 of 9 RDX FWD w/Technology Pkg Sport Utility 4D	4 of 9 RDX SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg Sport Utility 4D	5 of 9 RDX FWD w/A-SPEC Pkg Sport Utility 4D	6 of 9 RDX FWD w/Advance Pkg Sport Utility 4D	7 of 9 RDX SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg Sport Utility 4D	8 of 9 RDX SH-AWD PMC Edition Sport Utility 4D	9 of 9 RDX SH-AWD w/A-SPEC Pkg Sport Utility 4D
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Fair Market Price	$27,193	$28,766	$29,206	$29,755	$29,841	$30,412	$31,203	$31,412	$31,901
Fuel Economy	City 22/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG	City 21/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG	City 22/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG	City 21/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG	City 22/Hwy 27/Comb 24 MPG	City 22/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG	City 21/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG	City 21/Hwy 26/Comb 23 MPG	City 21/Hwy 26/Comb 23 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	272 @ 6500 RPM	272 @ 6500 RPM	272 @ 6500 RPM	272 @ 6500 RPM	272 @ 6500 RPM	272 @ 6500 RPM	272 @ 6500 RPM	272 @ 6500 RPM	272 @ 6500 RPM
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Cargo Volume	29.50 cu ft	29.50 cu ft	29.50 cu ft	29.50 cu ft	29.50 cu ft	29.50 cu ft	29.50 cu ft	29.50 cu ft	29.50 cu ft
Dimensions	186.8" L x 74.8" W x 65.7" H	186.8" L x 74.8" W x 65.7" H	186.8" L x 74.8" W x 65.7" H	186.8" L x 74.8" W x 65.7" H	186.8" L x 74.8" W x 65.7" H	186.8" L x 74.8" W x 65.7" H	186.8" L x 74.8" W x 65.7" H	186.8" L x 74.8" W x 65.7" H	186.8" L x 74.8" W x 65.7" H
Engine	4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter
Configurations	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline
Towing Capacity	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs

Blind-Spot Alert	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Collision Warning System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Side View Cameras	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Surround View Camera	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available
Top View Camera	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Engine Start	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Optional
Smartphone Interface	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Audible label Messaging	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Internet Access	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Push-Button Engine Start	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Real-Time Traffic Information	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Premium Radio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Steering Wheel	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Torque

280 @ 6500 RPM

Leather Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Panorama Moon Roof	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Liftgate/Trunk Release	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Roof Rails	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Optional
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available

Alarm System

Standard

Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD	FWD	FWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Recommended Fuel	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	3783 pounds	4019 pounds	3790 pounds	4026 pounds	3821 pounds	3829 pounds	4068 pounds	Not Available	4015 pounds
Fuel Capacity	17.1 gallons	17.1 gallons	17.1 gallons	17.1 gallons	17.1 gallons	17.1 gallons	17.1 gallons	17.1 gallons	17.1 gallons
Front Head Room	40 inches	40 inches	40 inches	40 inches	40 inches	40 inches	40 inches	40 inches	40 inches
Front Leg Room	42 inches	42 inches	42 inches	42 inches	42 inches	42 inches	42 inches	42 inches	42 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	8.2 inches	8.2 inches	8.2 inches	8.2 inches	8.2 inches	8.2 inches	8.2 inches	8.2 inches	8.2 inches
Overall Length	186.8 inches	186.8 inches	186.8 inches	186.8 inches	186.8 inches	186.8 inches	186.8 inches	186.8 inches	186.8 inches
Payload Capacity	870 pounds	870 pounds	870 pounds	870 pounds	870 pounds	870 pounds	870 pounds	870 pounds	870 pounds
Front Shoulder Room	60 inches	60 inches	60 inches	60 inches	60 inches	60 inches	60 inches	60 inches	60 inches
Turning Diameter	38.9 feet	38.9 feet	38.9 feet	38.9 feet	38.9 feet	38.9 feet	38.9 feet	38.9 feet	38.9 feet
Wheel Base	108.3 inches	108.3 inches	108.3 inches	108.3 inches	108.3 inches	108.3 inches	108.3 inches	108.3 inches	108.3 inches
Width with mirrors	74.8 inches	74.8 inches	74.8 inches	74.8 inches	74.8 inches	74.8 inches	74.8 inches	74.8 inches	74.8 inches

FAQs

Is the 2021 Acura RDX a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. All 2021 RDX trim variations have 272 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2021 RDX specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Acura RDX specs page.

How fast is the 2021 Acura RDX?

All 2021 RDX trim variations have 272 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2021 RDX specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Acura RDX specs page.

What are the levels of Acura RDXs?

The 2021 Acura RDX comes in 9 different trims, ranging from the Sport Utility 4D with a base MSRP of $27,193.00 to the SH-AWD w/A-SPEC Pkg Sport Utility 4D with a base MSRP of $31,901.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2021 RDX specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Acura RDX specs page.

What features does the Acura RDX 2021 have?

2021 Acura RDX features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks. For a full list of All 2021 RDX trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Acura RDX specs page.