Acura RDX AWD vs Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid

Side-by-side comparison

Combined MPG
Acura RDX AWD
23 MPG
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
35 MPG
Engine
Acura RDX AWD
2.0L 4-Cylinder
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV
Transmission
Acura RDX AWD
Automatic 10-Speed
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
Automatic 6-Speed
Fuel Type
Acura RDX AWD
Premium Gasoline
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
Regular Gasoline
Drive
Acura RDX AWD
All-Wheel Drive
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
All-Wheel Drive
CO₂ (g/mi)
Acura RDX AWD
385
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
96
Annual Fuel Cost
Acura RDX AWD
$2,500
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
$1,250

Acura RDX AWD

The 2024 Acura RDX AWD is a small sport utility vehicle 4wd powered by a 2.0L 4-Cylinder engine with Automatic 10-Speed transmission. It achieves 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway) on premium...

Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid

The 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid is a small sport utility vehicle 4wd powered by a 1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV engine with Automatic 6-Speed transmission. It achieves 35 MPG combined (36 city / 35...

Comparison Summary

Mpg
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Engine
{"a":"2.0L 4-Cylinder","b":"1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV"}
Transmission
{"a":"Automatic 10-Speed","b":"Automatic 6-Speed"}
Fuel Type
{"a":"Premium Gasoline","b":"Regular Gasoline"}
Vehicle Class
{"a":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","b":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","same_class":true}
Drive
{"a":"All-Wheel Drive","b":"All-Wheel Drive"}
Co2
{"a":385,"b":96,"diff":301}
Annual Fuel Cost
{"a":2500,"b":1250,"diff":100}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which gets better gas mileage, Acura RDX AWD or Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid?

The Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid gets better fuel economy. The Acura RDX AWD gets 23 MPG combined while the Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid gets 35 MPG combined.

What engines do the Acura RDX AWD and Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid have?

The Acura RDX AWD has a 2.0L 4-Cylinder engine while the Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid has a 1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV engine.

Are the Acura RDX AWD and Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid in the same vehicle class?

Yes. The Acura RDX AWD is a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid is a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.