2025 Acura
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | 21 MPG | 53 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 27 MPG | 45 - 54 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | 63.7 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 139 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs | Info not available |
| Exterior Length | 187.4 in | 174.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 71.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Niro 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 Kia Niro.
Convenience
The Kia Niro requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Acura RDX, making it more convenient to drive.
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). The Acura RDX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Niro, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Acura RDX is much wider than the Kia Niro, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Acura RDX, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia Niro.
Handling
The Acura RDX has a significantly larger turning radius than the Kia Niro, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Acura RDX greatly out-muscles the Kia Niro.
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 Kia Niro.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura RDX and the Kia Niro.