COMPETITIVE COMPARISON

2026

RDX

2026

Cadillac XT5

2026 Updates

It is another uneventful year for the Cadillac XT5, as the model carries over unchanged. The Acura RDX has a lot of compelling stories to tell, especially when compared to the Cadillac’s base trim, which one publication noted, "lacks too many features to rightly call itself a Cadillac."


Competitive Points

An Extra 37 Horsepower?

Yes, thank you very much. RDX has more go-power than XT5.

  • Horsepower and torque:
    • RDX: 272 hp61 and 280 lb-ft of torque
    • XT5: 235 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque

The story is: If performance is important to you, why settle for less?



Easy. Intuitive. Exclusive.

True Touchpad Interface™(TTI). Because technology should be simple.

  • Simple touchpad interface:
    • RDX: TTI comes as a standard feature
    • XT5: Not offered

The story is: In the RDX, you control your infotainment with a simple tap, press, swipe, drag, and drop—it is easy and intuitive, like your latest laptop.


Stress Reliever

Adaptive Cruise Control34 automatically adjusts to the ebb and flow of detected highway traffic.

  • Adaptive Cruise Control:
    • RDX: Comes as a standard feature
    • XT5: Additional cost

The story is: When you drive the RDX, feel how it instantly adjusts your speed according to highway traffic flow.


Just Right.

RDX's highly adjustable driver's seat gives you more ways to get comfortable.

  • Power driver’s seat:
    • RDX: 12-way
    • XT5: 8-way

The story is: In the RDX, you can tailor the driving position to fit you perfectly.


Wheels Make the Ride

RDX's big, aggressive wheels and tires set the stage for performance.

  • Wheels:
    • RDX: 19-inch alloy wheels
    • XT5: 18-inch alloy wheels

The story is: The RDX, even in base trim, offers a sportier look.


A Panoramic View

It can literally change your outlook on driving.

  • Panoramic moonroof:
    • RDX: Comes as a standard feature on every trim
    • XT5: Not available on base trim

The story is: When you drive the RDX, enjoy the open-air feeling at no additional cost.


Step On It

With a 10-speed transmission, RDX is ready for nearly anything.
  • Transmission:
    • RDX: 10-speed
    • XT5: 9-speed

The story is: With more gears, the RDX offers both quick acceleration and efficient highway cruising.


More Room When You Roam

The RDX has a significant advantage in cargo volume.
  • Maximum cargo volume (second row folded flat):
    • RDX: 79.8 cubic feet
    • XT5: 63.0 cubic feet

The story is: With significantly larger cargo capacity, the RDX is the more capable, configurable choice for your active lifestyle. Fun fact: The RDX could hold 17 more paper grocery bags than the XT5.