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Acura MDX vs Acura RDX Towing Capacity Comparison Charts

Comparing the most recent models, the 2023 Acura MDX, powered by the 3.5L V-6 engine, has the towing capacity of 3,000 lbs which is 1,500 lbs more than the 2022 Acura RDX running on the 2.0L I-4 engine.

Towing Specs Compared
Maximum Towing Capacity 3,000 lbs 1,500 lbs
Payload Capacity - 1,002 lbs
GVWR - 5,027 lbs
Curb Weight 4,297 lbs 4,025 lbs
Axle Ratio 4.17 4.17
Horsepower 290 hp 272 hp
Torque 267 lb/ft 280 lb/ft
Wheelbase 113.80 in 108.30 in
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Compare Towing Capacity of Acura MDX vs Acura RDX Year by Year, Engine by Engine.

2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

2023

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
5,000 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.17 axle ratio, 290 hp, 267 lb/ft 3.0L V-6, 4.17 axle ratio, 355 hp, 354 lb/ft
3,500 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.17 axle ratio, 290 hp, 267 lb/ft
3,000 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.17 axle ratio, 290 hp, 267 lb/ft

2022

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
5,000 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.17 axle ratio, 290 hp, 267 lb/ft
3,000 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.17 axle ratio, 290 hp, 267 lb/ft
1,500 lbs 2.0L I-4, 4.17 axle ratio, 272 hp, 280 lb/ft

2021

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
1,500 lbs 2.0L I-4, 4.17 axle ratio, 272 hp, 280 lb/ft

2020

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
5,000 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.33 axle ratio, 290 hp, 267 lb/ft
3,000 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.33 axle ratio, 290 hp, 267 lb/ft
1,500 lbs 2.0L I-4, 4.17 axle ratio, 272 hp, 280 lb/ft

2019

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
3,000 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.33 axle ratio, 290 hp, 267 lb/ft
1,500 lbs 2.0L I-4, 4.17 axle ratio, 272 hp, 280 lb/ft

2018

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
3,000 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.33 axle ratio, 290 hp, 267 lb/ft
1,500 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.25 axle ratio, 279 hp, 252 lb/ft

2017

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
3,000 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.33 axle ratio, 290 hp, 267 lb/ft
1,500 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.25 axle ratio, 279 hp, 252 lb/ft

2016

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
3,500 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.33 axle ratio, 290 hp, 267 lb/ft
1,500 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.25 axle ratio, 279 hp, 252 lb/ft

2015

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
3,500 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.25 axle ratio, 290 hp, 267 lb/ft
1,500 lbs Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive

2014

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
3,500 lbs 3.5L 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.5L Advance Pkg w/Entertainment Pkg 4dr Front-wheel Drive 3.5L Technology Package 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.5L Technology Package 4dr Front-wheel Drive 3.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive 3.5L Advance Pkg w/Entertainment Pkg 4dr All-wheel Drive
1,500 lbs Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive Base 4dr All-wheel Drive

2013

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
5,000 lbs 3.7L Advance Package 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.7L 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.7L Technology Package 4dr All-wheel Drive
1,500 lbs Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive Base 4dr All-wheel Drive

2012

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
5,000 lbs 3.7L Technology Package 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.7L Advance Package 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.7L 4dr All-wheel Drive
1,500 lbs Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive

2011

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
5,000 lbs 3.7L Technology Package 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.7L 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.7L Advance Package 4dr All-wheel Drive
1,500 lbs Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive

2010

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
5,000 lbs 3.7L 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.7L Advance Package 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.7L Technology Package 4dr All-wheel Drive
1,500 lbs Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive

2009

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
5,000 lbs 3.7L Technology Package 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.7L Sport Package 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.7L 4dr All-wheel Drive
1,500 lbs Base 4dr All-wheel Drive

2008

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
5,000 lbs 3.7L 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.7L Technology Package 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.7L Sport Package 4dr All-wheel Drive
1,500 lbs 3.5L 4dr 4x4 Base 4dr All-wheel Drive

2007

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
5,000 lbs 3.7L 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.7L Technology Package 4dr All-wheel Drive 3.7L Sport Package 4dr All-wheel Drive
1,500 lbs Base 4dr All-wheel Drive

2006

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
3,500 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.38 axle ratio, 253 hp, 250 lb/ft

2005

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
4,500 lbs 3.5L V-6, 4.38 axle ratio, 265 hp, 253 lb/ft

2004

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
4,500 lbs 3.5L 4dr 4x4

2003

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
4,500 lbs 3.5L 4dr 4x4

2002

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
4,500 lbs 3.5L 4dr 4x4

2001

Towing Capacity Acura MDX Acura RDX
4,500 lbs 3.5L 4dr 4x4

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