2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Acura RDX vs Toyota Grand Highlander
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The RDX starts $235 lower (MSRP $54,700 vs $54,935 for the Grand Highlander).
- The Grand Highlander uses 2.9 L/100 km less combined (7 vs 9.9), about 580 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Grand Highlander: 7/10 vs 5/10.
- The Grand Highlander has more power: up to 362 hp vs 272 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 RDX and 2 for the Grand Highlander.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $54,700 | $54,935 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 9.9 | 7 |
| City | 11 | 6.6 |
| Highway | 8.6 | 7.4 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 232 | 161 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 272 hp | 362 hp |
| Seats | 5 | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | Premium gasoline | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 2 | 4 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 2 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.