2026 Acura
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2025 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 17 - 19 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 - 26 MPG | 26 - 28 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 95.0 ft3 | 97.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 290 - 355 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.4 in | 201.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.7 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 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 Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Acura MDX, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Toyota Grand Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front 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 Toyota Grand Highlander, 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 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
The Acura MDX is about the same width as the Toyota Grand Highlander.
When looking at overall length, the Acura MDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Handling
The Acura MDX has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Acura MDX will do just as well as the Toyota Grand Highlander, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The Acura MDX has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura MDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Utility
The Acura MDX has less seating than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making the Toyota Grand Highlander 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 Toyota Grand Highlander.