2025 Acura
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2025 Ford
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| MPG - City | 17 - 19 MPG | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 - 26 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 95.0 ft3 | Info not available |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 290 - 355 hp | 300 - 400 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.4 in | 198.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Acura MDX, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorer, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
The Acura MDX is about the same width as the Ford Explorer.
When looking at overall length, the Acura MDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Ford Explorer.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Acura MDX will do just as well as the Ford Explorer, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The Acura MDX has a little less horsepower than the Ford Explorer.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura MDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Ford Explorer.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura MDX and the Ford Explorer.