2025 Acura ADX vs. 2025 Mazda CX-50 Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura ADX

2025 Acura
ADX

MSRP*: $35,000 to $44,000
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-50

2025 Mazda
CX-50

MSRP*: $30,300 to $43,300
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 31 MPG 29 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 53.9 - 55.1 ft3 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 190 hp 187 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 185.8 in 185.8 in
Exterior Width 72.5 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 38.5 in
Rear 36.8 - 38.0 in
Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 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 Mazda CX-50 than in the Acura ADX, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Acura ADX and the Mazda CX-50.

Convenience
The Mazda CX-50 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Acura ADX, making it more convenient to drive.

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). Whether you pick the Acura ADX or the Mazda CX-50, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Acura ADX is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-50, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Acura ADX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-50.

Handling
The Acura ADX has a larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-50, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Acura ADX and the Mazda CX-50.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura ADX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mazda CX-50.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura ADX and the Mazda CX-50. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Acura ADX as you will in the Mazda CX-50.