2026 Acura MDX vs. 2025 Ford Maverick Review

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2026 Acura
MDX

MSRP*: $57,200
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2025 Ford
Maverick

MSRP*: $28,145 to $41,425
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MPG - City 19 MPG 21 - 42 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 MPG 27 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 95.0 ft3 33.3 ft3
Engine
  • 290-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 290 hp 191 - 250 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 198.4 in 199.7 - 200.7 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 72.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 35.9 - 36.9 in
Head Room Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 38.0 - 40.3 in
Rear 39.4 - 39.6 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
The Acura MDX offers passengers in its extended cab about the same head- and legroom as the Ford Maverick. The Ford Maverick will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Acura MDX.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura MDX as you will with the Ford Maverick, as they can travel a similar number of miles on a tank of gas.

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 Maverick, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Acura MDX is much wider than the Ford Maverick, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Acura MDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Ford Maverick.

Handling
The Acura MDX has a similar turning radius to the Ford Maverick, so both should maneuver just as easily in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Acura MDX is clearly the choice over the Ford Maverick for pulling heavy loads. The Acura MDX has a little more horsepower than the Ford Maverick.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura MDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting horsepower to its wheels as the Ford Maverick.

Utility
The Acura MDX offers a little more seating capacity than the Ford Maverick, making it a better choice for those who often have a crew with them. You'll be able to haul more material in the Acura MDX than the Ford Maverick, due to its significantly greater cargo capacity.