2021 Acura RDX vs 2021 Cadillac XT4

2021 Acura RDX

2021 Cadillac XT4

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FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RDX FWD	22	28	$36,458	$38,400
RDX FWD w/A-Spec Package	22	27	$42,047	$44,300
RDX FWD w/Advance Package	22	28	$43,847	$46,200
RDX FWD w/Technology Package	22	28	$39,205	$41,300
RDX SH-AWD	21	27	$38,352	$40,400
RDX SH-AWD PMC Edition	N/A	N/A	$48,394	$51,000
RDX SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package	21	26	$43,941	$46,300
RDX SH-AWD w/Advance Package	21	27	$45,741	$48,200
RDX SH-AWD w/Technology Package	21	27	$41,100	$43,300

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AWD 4-Door Luxury

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XT4 AWD 4-Door Luxury	22	29	$36,380	$38,295
XT4 AWD 4-Door Premium Luxury	22	29	$40,180	$42,295
XT4 AWD 4-Door Sport	22	29	$40,370	$42,495
XT4 FWD 4-Door Luxury	24	30	$34,005	$35,795
XT4 FWD 4-Door Premium Luxury	24	30	$37,805	$39,795
XT4 FWD 4-Door Sport	24	30	$37,995	$39,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,458

$36,380

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,400

$38,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$640 / month

$638 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Acura RDX satisfies sport-sedan drivers and crossover needers alike with strong performance and scads of space.

The 2021 Cadillac XT4 is a fine choice among small crossovers for those looking for equal parts style, tech, and value.

TCC Likes

Smart style
Strong turbo-4
Warm, inviting cabin

Pert looks
Good turbo power
Comfy ride

TCC Dislikes

Infotainment touchpad
Needs better rear seats
Meh on the gas mileage

… but can get expensive if not
So-so all-wheel drive
Tight cargo area

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104

101.3

Front Hip Room (in)

54.5

Second Leg Room (in)

39.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

49.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.7

63.1

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

109.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

76.7

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

63.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.7

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

186.7

181.1

Height, Overall (in)

65.7

63.21

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)

34.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.9

48.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

29.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

29.5

22.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

- TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

- TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.1

16.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Variable

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P235/60R18

Rear Tire Order Code

XD7

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P235/60R18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

XD7

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

250

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

250

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3783

3847

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 x - TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 1600

258 @ 1500-4000

Engine Order Code

LSY

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

272 @ 6500

237 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Turbocharged Gas I4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

1.00

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.17

3.47

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.01

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.92

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

2.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.31

Trans Order Code

M3H

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.75

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.60

2.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.44

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

4.69

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.0

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

Cadillac XT4

Body Style

Sport Utility

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.3

7.4

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Acura RDX

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Lease: From $369 for 36 months
Rebates: $500 off for all buyers
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