2025 Acura MDX vs. 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura MDX

2025 Acura
MDX

MSRP*: $51,200 to $75,250
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Picture of the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse

2024 Chevrolet
Traverse

MSRP*: $37,600 to $56,200
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 21 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 95.0 ft3 97.6 ft3
Engine
  • 290-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 290 - 355 hp 328 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 198.4 in 204.5 - 204.7 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 79.6 - 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.7 - 42.6 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.0 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 Chevrolet Traverse than in the Acura MDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Chevrolet Traverse will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura MDX.

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). The Acura MDX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Chevrolet Traverse, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Acura MDX is a little narrower than the Chevrolet Traverse, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. The Acura MDX is slightly shorter than the Chevrolet Traverse, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
The Acura MDX has a little less horsepower than the Chevrolet Traverse.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura MDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Chevrolet Traverse.

Utility
The Acura MDX has less seating than the Chevrolet Traverse, making the Chevrolet Traverse the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Acura MDX as you will in the Chevrolet Traverse.