2025 Acura ADX vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura ADX

2025 Acura
ADX

MSRP*: $35,000 to $44,000
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Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,800 to $49,650
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 31 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 53.9 - 55.1 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 190 hp 231 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 185.8 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 72.5 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 38.5 in
Rear 36.8 - 38.0 in
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV than in the Acura ADX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura ADX.

Convenience
With the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Acura ADX, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Acura ADX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Dimensions
Since the Acura ADX is much slimmer than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Acura ADX is slightly shorter than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Acura ADX has a smaller turning radius than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Acura ADX has a little less horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Acura ADX does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Utility
The Acura ADX has less seating than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, making the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Acura ADX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.