2026 Acura
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2025 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 17 - 19 MPG | 26 - 37 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 - 26 MPG | 27 - 34 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 95.0 ft3 | 97.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic, Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 290 - 355 hp | 245 - 362 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 3,500 - 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 Hybrid than in the Acura MDX, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 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
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Acura MDX, making it more convenient to drive.
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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
Dimensions
The Acura MDX is about the same width as the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
When looking at overall length, the Acura MDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
Handling
The Acura MDX has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, 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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
The Acura MDX has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Acura MDX does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
Utility
The Acura MDX has less seating than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, making the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 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 Hybrid.