2025 Acura
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2025 Honda
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| MPG - City | 17 - 19 MPG | 18 - 19 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 - 26 MPG | 23 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 95.0 ft3 | 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 290 - 355 hp | 285 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.4 in | 199.9 - 200.2 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.7 in | 78.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Pilot than in the Acura MDX, 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 MDX and the Honda Pilot.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura MDX as you will with the Honda Pilot, as they are both able to travel similar distances 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 is somewhat more expensive than the Honda Pilot.
Dimensions
The Acura MDX is about the same width as the Honda Pilot.
When looking at overall length, the Acura MDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Honda Pilot.
Handling
The Acura MDX has a larger turning radius than the Honda Pilot, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Acura MDX is clearly the choice over the Honda Pilot for pulling heavy loads.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Acura MDX and the Honda Pilot.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Acura MDX and the Honda Pilot are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The Acura MDX has less seating than the Honda Pilot, making the Honda Pilot the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Acura MDX has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Honda Pilot.