RDX Hybrid vs Sportage SX Turbo

Acura · Kia

1/4 Mile winner

RDX Hybrid

Beats the Sportage SX Turbo by 0.09s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the RDX Hybrid beats the Sportage SX Turbo by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the RDX Hybrid thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

247 hp

240 hp

0–100 km/h

6.6s

6.7s

Top speed

210 km/h

Engine

Inline-4 Hybrid

Fuel

Hybrid

Petrol

Torque

400 Nm

Price

$50,000

$36,000

Simulated race times

Distance

RDX Hybrid

Sportage SX Turbo

100 m

6.547s

6.591s

1/8 mile

9.711s

9.772s

1/4 mile

14.674s

14.760s

1 km

26.596s

26.718s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Sportage SX Turbo is $36,000 vs $50,000 for the RDX Hybrid — a $14,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: RDX Hybrid is 0.10s quicker (6.6s vs 6.7s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the RDX Hybrid or the Sportage SX Turbo?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the RDX Hybrid is faster, beating the Sportage SX Turbo by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the RDX Hybrid vs the Sportage SX Turbo?

The RDX Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the Sportage SX Turbo does it in 6.7 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The RDX Hybrid produces 247 hp; the Sportage SX Turbo produces 240 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The RDX Hybrid tops out at 210 km/h, and the Sportage SX Turbo reaches 210 km/h.

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