2024 Acura ZDX vs. 2025 GMC Acadia Review

Picture of the 2024 Acura ZDX

2024 Acura
ZDX

MSRP*: $64,500 to $74,500
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2025 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $42,900 to $55,900
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MPG - City Info not available 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 62.0 - 63.0 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 358-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 490-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 499-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 358 - 499 hp 328 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 197.7 in 204.0 in
Exterior Width 77.0 in 79.6 - 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 37.8 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Acadia than in the Acura ZDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The GMC Acadia will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura ZDX.

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 ZDX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the GMC Acadia, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Acura ZDX is much slimmer than the GMC Acadia, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Acura ZDX is slightly shorter than the GMC Acadia, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Acura ZDX has the same turning radius as the GMC Acadia, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Acura ZDX greatly out-muscles the GMC Acadia.

Powertrain
The Acura ZDX has much lower torque than the GMC Acadia, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Acura ZDX has less seating than the GMC Acadia, making the GMC Acadia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Acura ZDX has significantly less cargo capacity than the GMC Acadia.