2025 Acura
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2025 Mazda
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| MPG - City | 17 - 19 MPG | 22 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 - 26 MPG | 27 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 95.0 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 290 - 355 hp | 187 - 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.4 in | 180.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.7 in | 72.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-5 than in the Acura MDX, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Acura MDX and the Mazda CX-5.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura MDX as you will with the Mazda CX-5, 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 Mazda CX-5, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Acura MDX is much wider than the Mazda CX-5, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Acura MDX, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mazda CX-5.
Handling
The Acura MDX has a significantly larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-5, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Acura MDX is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-5 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Acura MDX greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-5.
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 Mazda CX-5.
Utility
The Acura MDX offers greater seating capacity than the Mazda CX-5, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
With the Acura MDX, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-5.