2025 Acura
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2025 Hyundai
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| MPG - City | 17 - 19 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 - 26 MPG | 26 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 95.0 ft3 | 79.6 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 290 - 355 hp | 277 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 3,500 - 4,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.4 in | 190.2 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.7 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe than in the Acura MDX, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe, 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 Hyundai Santa Fe, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Acura MDX is much wider than the Hyundai Santa Fe, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Acura MDX, which is slightly longer than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Handling
The Acura MDX has a larger turning radius than the Hyundai Santa Fe, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
With the Acura MDX, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
The Acura MDX has a little more horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura MDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura MDX and the Hyundai Santa Fe.
The Acura MDX has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Hyundai Santa Fe.