2026 Acura
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2025 Nissan
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| MPG - City | 19 MPG | 18 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 MPG | 22 - 24 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 4 - 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 95.0 ft3 | 40.1 - 49.6 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 310 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | Info not available |
| Exterior Length | 198.4 in | 210.2 - 224.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.7 in | 73.0 - 74.7 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front info not available
Rear 26.2 - 33.2 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 39.7 - 39.9 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.6 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more with the Acura MDX than the Nissan Frontier.
The Acura MDX will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Nissan Frontier.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura MDX as you will with the Nissan Frontier, 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 Nissan Frontier, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Acura MDX is much wider than the Nissan Frontier, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Acura MDX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Frontier.
Handling
The Acura MDX has a smaller turning radius than the Nissan Frontier, allowing you to more easily get in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The Acura MDX has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Frontier.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura MDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting horsepower to its wheels as the Nissan Frontier.
Utility
The Acura MDX offers a little more seating capacity than the Nissan Frontier, 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 Nissan Frontier, due to its significantly greater cargo capacity.