2025 Acura
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 17 - 19 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 - 26 MPG | 24 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 95.0 ft3 | 96.8 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 | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.4 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.7 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 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 Volkswagen Atlas.
The Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas, 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 Volkswagen Atlas, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
The Acura MDX is about the same width as the Volkswagen Atlas.
When looking at overall length, the Acura MDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Atlas.
Handling
The Acura MDX has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Atlas, so they both maneuver the same 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 Volkswagen Atlas, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The Acura MDX has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Acura MDX and the Volkswagen Atlas are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The Acura MDX offers greater seating capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Acura MDX as you will in the Volkswagen Atlas.