2024 Acura MDX vs. 2024 GMC Yukon Review

Picture of the 2024 Acura MDX

2024 Acura
MDX

MSRP*: $50,150 to $73,800
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Picture of the 2024 GMC Yukon

2024 GMC
Yukon

MSRP*: $58,200 to $98,755
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 14 - 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 - 26 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 9 seats
Cargo Space 95.0 ft3 122.9 ft3
Engine
  • 290-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 290 - 355 hp 355 - 420 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 8,000 - 8,400 lbs
Exterior Length 198.4 in 210.0 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 81.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Head Room Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 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 Yukon than in the Acura MDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Acura MDX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the GMC Yukon.

Dimensions
Since the Acura MDX is much slimmer than the GMC Yukon, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. 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 GMC Yukon.

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the GMC Yukon is clearly the choice over the Acura MDX for pulling heavy loads. The Acura MDX has a little less horsepower than the GMC Yukon.

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura MDX and the GMC Yukon. The Acura MDX has significantly less cargo capacity than the GMC Yukon.