2025 Acura
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2024 Nissan
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| MPG - City | 17 - 19 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 - 26 MPG | 23 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 95.0 ft3 | 80.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 290 - 355 hp | 284 - 295 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 3,500 - 6,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.4 in | 197.7 - 198.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.7 in | 77.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 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 a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Nissan Pathfinder.
The Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder, 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 Nissan Pathfinder, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
The Acura MDX is a little wider than the Nissan Pathfinder, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze.
When looking at overall length, the Acura MDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Pathfinder.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Acura MDX is clearly the choice over the Nissan Pathfinder for pulling heavy loads.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Acura MDX and the Nissan Pathfinder.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Acura MDX and the Nissan Pathfinder are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura MDX and the Nissan Pathfinder.
The Acura MDX has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Nissan Pathfinder.