2024 Acura
|
2024 Toyota
|
|
| MPG - City | 17 - 19 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 - 26 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 95.0 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
| Engine |
|
|
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 290 - 355 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.4 in | 194.9 - 197.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.7 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Acura MDX than the Toyota Highlander.
The Toyota Highlander offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Acura MDX, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura MDX as you will with the Toyota Highlander, 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 Toyota Highlander, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Acura MDX is much wider than the Toyota Highlander, 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 Toyota Highlander.
Handling
The Acura MDX has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Acura MDX will do just as well as the Toyota Highlander, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The Acura MDX has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura MDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Highlander.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura MDX and the Toyota Highlander.
The Acura MDX has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Toyota Highlander.