Comparison: 2022 Acura RDX A-Spec vs 2022 Mazda CX-5 Turbo

Why am I comparing the 2022 Mazda CX-5 Signature Turbo against the 2022 Acura RDX A-Spec Elite? Well, it's no secret that Mazda wants to become a premium brand and a while back, I compared the CX-9 against the MDX. The CX-9 genuinely felt like a premium product against the MDX. So I was wondering if the same stood true when you downsize the cars. Hence I made this comparison and in some aspects, the RDX and the CX-5 surprised me.

The powertrain of the 2022 Acura RDX A-Spec remains unchanged. The 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine produces 272 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque (203 kW & 380 Nm). The peak torque is reached at a low 1,600 rpms and is sustained until the rpms reach 4,500. That means that the engine doesn’t feel as though it’s straining to get the 1,873 kg (4,129 lbs) body up to speed.

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 is available with two engine options. Well, technically it’s the same engine but with or without a turbocharger; and of course a few other changes to accommodate the turbo. This top spec Signature CX-5 has the turbocharger. It is a 2.5L 4-cylinder and it can produce 227 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque (167 kW & 420 Nm) when it is running on regular octane fuel. If you use premium fuel, this engine produces 256 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque (191 kW & 434 Nm). For the 2022 model year, it gets those extra 6 hp. Interestingly, if you use regular fuel, the engine’s peak torque figure is reached at 500 rpms lower than if you were to use premium fuel.

The Acura RDX 2022 starts from $46,900 CAD ($40,600 USD, FWD) with this top spec Platinum A-Spec Elite costing $59,100 CAD ($52,600 UDSD). There are no other packages or options to choose from apart from paint and accessories.

The starting price of the Mazda CX-5 2022 is $30,500 CAD ($26,250 USD, S trim). This fully loaded Signature trim costs $43,650 CAD ($39,000 USD) excluding paint and accessory options.
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