2022 Acura MDX vs 2021 Toyota Highlander
Overview | |
MSRP$35,085 | MSRP$48,000 |
Average price$43,511 | Average price$49,613 |
Listings83 | Listings57 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
2021 Toyota Highlander Reviews SummaryToyota hardly needs any help selling three-row Highlanders. It already sits close to the top of the sales charts for its segment, and few vehicles carry the name recognition as the Highlander, which enters into its 20th year of production. But the three-row marketplace is a competitive one, and even after a 2020 redesign, Toyota would be foolish to rest on its laurels. As such, the Highlander enters this year with additional safety-feature technology listed as standard equipment. | |
2022 Acura MDX Reviews SummarySkipping the 2021 model year, the Acura MDX leaps ahead into 2022, riding on a new platform with a new exterior design, new interior look, refreshed platform, and a more assertive attitude. Now entering its fourth generation of production since its introduction as a 2001 model, the MDX rewards its loyal audience with improvements across the board—while retaining its essential nature. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 295 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 295 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4145 lbs | Curb Weight4271 lbs |
Height68.1 in | Height67.1 in |
Length194.9 in | Length198.4 in |
Width76.0 in | Width78.7 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase113.8 in |
Maximum Payload1685 lbs | Maximum Payload1173 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,085 | $48,000 |
Average price | $43,511 | $49,613 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Toyota hardly needs any help selling three-row Highlanders. It already sits close to the top of the sales charts for its segment, and few vehicles carry the name recognition as the Highlander, which enters into its 20th year of production. But the three-row marketplace is a competitive one, and even after a 2020 redesign, Toyota would be foolish to rest on its laurels. As such, the Highlander enters this year with additional safety-feature technology listed as standard equipment. | Skipping the 2021 model year, the Acura MDX leaps ahead into 2022, riding on a new platform with a new exterior design, new interior look, refreshed platform, and a more assertive attitude. Now entering its fourth generation of production since its introduction as a 2001 model, the MDX rewards its loyal audience with improvements across the board—while retaining its essential nature. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 295 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 295 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque | 263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4145 lbs | 4271 lbs |
Height | 68.1 in | 67.1 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 198.4 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 78.7 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 113.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1685 lbs | 1173 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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