2019 Acura MDX vs 2020 Kia Telluride
Overview | |
MSRP$44,300 | MSRP$31,890 |
Average price$27,445 | Average price$27,404 |
Listings410 | Listings741 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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2019 Acura MDX Reviews SummarySlowly but surely, Acura is picking itself up and dusting itself off after a decade of wayward product development and marketing decisions took Honda’s luxury division off-track. Through it all, though, the MDX midsize 3-row crossover SUV has propped the company up, selling in great enough quantities and at high enough profit margins to ensure Acura’s survival. Now in its sixth year since a complete redesign, is the 2019 MDX still worthy in a battle against newer competitors? | |
2020 Kia Telluride Reviews SummaryUsually, when I step out of an SUV and feel great, there's a luxury nameplate on the tailgate. Not this time. The Telluride grabbed me from the moment my white-over-grey test car arrived. And after 500 miles, the Telluride proved how impressive it is against every SUV in the $30,000 to $50,000 range. Kia hasn't made a truly big SUV since the 2009 Borrego, which it quickly canceled after bad reviews while a nation reeled from record-high gas prices. The smaller Sorento took over as Kia's 3-row SUV, except it wasn't roomy enough for six or seven people (and still isn't). That's not to say we don't like the Sorento—it's one of our highest-rated cars—but for families who want the most space, technology, and amenities, the 2020 Telluride is Kia's new champ. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.0 cu ft | Cargo Space21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4032 lbs | Curb Weight4112 lbs |
Height67.4 in | Height68.9 in |
Length196.2 in | Length196.9 in |
Width77.7 in | Width78.3 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload1336 lbs | Maximum Payload1664 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $44,300 | $31,890 |
Average price | $27,445 | $27,404 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Slowly but surely, Acura is picking itself up and dusting itself off after a decade of wayward product development and marketing decisions took Honda’s luxury division off-track. Through it all, though, the MDX midsize 3-row crossover SUV has propped the company up, selling in great enough quantities and at high enough profit margins to ensure Acura’s survival. Now in its sixth year since a complete redesign, is the 2019 MDX still worthy in a battle against newer competitors? | Usually, when I step out of an SUV and feel great, there's a luxury nameplate on the tailgate. Not this time. The Telluride grabbed me from the moment my white-over-grey test car arrived. And after 500 miles, the Telluride proved how impressive it is against every SUV in the $30,000 to $50,000 range. Kia hasn't made a truly big SUV since the 2009 Borrego, which it quickly canceled after bad reviews while a nation reeled from record-high gas prices. The smaller Sorento took over as Kia's 3-row SUV, except it wasn't roomy enough for six or seven people (and still isn't). That's not to say we don't like the Sorento—it's one of our highest-rated cars—but for families who want the most space, technology, and amenities, the 2020 Telluride is Kia's new champ. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.0 cu ft | 21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4032 lbs | 4112 lbs |
Height | 67.4 in | 68.9 in |
Length | 196.2 in | 196.9 in |
Width | 77.7 in | 78.3 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1336 lbs | 1664 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 5000 lbs |
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