2025 Acura ADX vs. 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura ADX

2025 Acura
ADX

MSRP*: $35,000 to $44,000
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Picture of the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander

2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $40,860 to $54,045
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 31 MPG 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 53.9 - 55.1 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 190 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 185.8 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 72.5 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 38.5 in
Rear 36.8 - 38.0 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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 Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Acura ADX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander 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
The Toyota Grand Highlander 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Acura ADX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Dimensions
Since the Acura ADX is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Acura ADX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Handling
The Acura ADX has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Acura ADX has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
The Acura ADX has much lower torque than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Acura ADX seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Acura ADX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander.