2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Acura RDX A-SPEC vs Ford Explorer
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- Transport Canada lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 RDX A-SPEC and 9 for the Explorer.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | AcuraAcura RDX A-SPEC |  |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $58,530 | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 4.6/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 10.3 | 10.4 |
| City | 11.3 | 11.9 |
| Highway | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 241 | 245 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 272 hp | — |
| Seats | 5 | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | Premium gasoline | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 2 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 9 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.