2025 Acura
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2025 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 17 - 19 MPG | 25 - 27 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 - 26 MPG | 33 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 95.0 ft3 | 69.7 - 69.8 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 | 203 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.4 in | 180.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 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 rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota RAV4, with comparable 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 Toyota RAV4.
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 RAV4, 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 RAV4, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Acura MDX is much wider than the Toyota RAV4, 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 Toyota RAV4.
Handling
The Acura MDX has a significantly larger turning radius than the Toyota RAV4, 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 Toyota RAV4 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Acura MDX greatly out-muscles the Toyota RAV4.
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 Toyota RAV4.
Utility
The Acura MDX offers greater seating capacity than the Toyota RAV4, 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 Toyota RAV4.