2025 Acura RDX vs. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,700 to $54,450
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Picture of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

2024 Jeep
Grand Cherokee L

MSRP*: $40,035 to $64,560
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MPG - City 21 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 84.6 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 357-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 293 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 6,200 lbs
Exterior Length 187.4 in 204.9 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 77.5 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 39.9 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L than in the Acura RDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Acura RDX offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
With the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Acura RDX, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Acura RDX or the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Acura RDX is much slimmer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Acura RDX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Handling
The Acura RDX has the same turning radius as the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is clearly the choice over the Acura RDX for pulling heavy loads. The Acura RDX has a little less horsepower than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Acura RDX transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Utility
The Acura RDX has less seating than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, making the Jeep Grand Cherokee L the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.