RDX vs Tiguan

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Acura RDX
Acura

RDX

Price from $45,100
Monthly payment $524
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Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen

Tiguan

Price from $30,805
Monthly payment $358
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Specifications

  RDX Tiguan
Manufacturer Acura Volkswagen
Starting price $45,100 $30,805
Monthly payment $524 $358
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 23.0 mpg 26.4 mpg
CO₂ emissions 385 g/mi–386 g/mi 307 g/mi–360 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Acura RDX and Volkswagen Tiguan suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

RDX starts at $45,100; Tiguan starts at $30,805. The difference is $14,295, making Tiguan about 32% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: RDX — $524; Tiguan — $358. The difference is $166 per month, with Tiguan lower.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is RDX — 23.0 mpg; Tiguan — 26.4 mpg. Tiguan uses less energy in everyday driving.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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