2025 Acura MDX vs. 2025 Hyundai Palisade Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura MDX

2025 Acura
MDX

MSRP*: $51,200 to $75,250
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2025 Hyundai
Palisade

MSRP*: $37,200 to $54,500
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 - 26 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 95.0 ft3 86.4 ft3
Engine
  • 290-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 290 - 355 hp 291 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 198.4 in 196.7 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 77.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 44.1 in
Rear 42.4 in
Head Room Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 39.3 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.1 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Palisade than in the Acura MDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Palisade 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 Hyundai Palisade, 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 Hyundai Palisade, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Acura MDX is a little wider than the Hyundai Palisade, 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 Hyundai Palisade.

Handling
The Acura MDX has a larger turning radius than the Hyundai Palisade, 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 Hyundai Palisade, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Acura MDX and the Hyundai Palisade.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Acura MDX and the Hyundai Palisade 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 Hyundai Palisade. The Acura MDX has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Hyundai Palisade.