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2026 Acura
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2025 Hyundai
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MPG - City | 19 MPG | 18 - 22 MPG |
MPG - Hwy | 26 MPG | 26 - 30 MPG |
Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Cargo Space | 95.0 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 |
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Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
Horsepower | 290 hp | 191 - 281 hp |
Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs |
Exterior Length | 198.4 in | 195.9 in |
Exterior Width | 78.7 in | 75.0 in |
Leg Room |
Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 36.5 in |
Head Room |
Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 38.2 - 40.2 in
Rear 39.6 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
The Acura MDX offers passengers in its extended cab about the same head- and legroom as the Hyundai Santa Cruz.
The Hyundai Santa Cruz offers just a little more head- and legroom than the Acura MDX, making it a little roomier and more comfortable.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura MDX as you will with the Hyundai Santa Cruz, 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 Hyundai Santa Cruz, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Acura MDX is much wider than the Hyundai Santa Cruz, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
When looking at overall length, the Acura MDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Hyundai Santa Cruz.
Handling
The Acura MDX has a larger turning radius than the Hyundai Santa Cruz, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to tow, the Acura MDX will do just as well as the Hyundai Santa Cruz, since they have about the same towing capacity.
When it comes to horsepower, the Acura MDX greatly outmuscles the Hyundai Santa Cruz.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Acura MDX does a much better job of transmitting the horsepower of the engine to the wheels than the Hyundai Santa Cruz.
Utility
The Acura MDX offers a little more seating capacity than the Hyundai Santa Cruz, 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 Hyundai Santa Cruz, due to its significantly greater cargo capacity.