2025 Acura RDX vs. 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,700 to $54,450
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Picture of the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5

2024 Hyundai
IONIQ 5

MSRP*: $41,800 to $59,400
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MPG - City 21 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 59.3 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 168-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 168 - 320 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,300 lbs
Exterior Length 187.4 in 182.5 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 74.4 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 39.1 - 39.8 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.7 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 than in the Acura RDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Acura RDX and the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

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 Hyundai IONIQ 5, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Acura RDX is about the same width as the Hyundai IONIQ 5. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Acura RDX, which is slightly longer than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Handling
The Acura RDX has the same turning radius as the Hyundai IONIQ 5, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is clearly the choice over the Acura RDX for pulling heavy loads. The Acura RDX has a little less horsepower than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Acura RDX does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura RDX and the Hyundai IONIQ 5.