2020 Acura MDX vs 2021 Toyota Highlander
Overview | |
MSRP$44,500 | MSRP$35,085 |
Average price$30,123 | Average price$34,808 |
Listings1287 | Listings3169 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2020 Acura MDX Reviews SummaryThe Acura MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time, with solid performances through three generations of production since 2001. While it may not be an industry leader in any one category, the MDX delivers competitive levels of comfort, convenience, and technology and an attractive overall package that has spawned a loyal repeat audience. | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway28 |
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 Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4032 lbs | Curb Weight4145 lbs |
Height67.4 in | Height68.1 in |
Length196.2 in | Length194.9 in |
Width77.7 in | Width76.0 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1336 lbs | Maximum Payload1685 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $44,500 | $35,085 |
Average price | $30,123 | $34,808 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.9 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Acura MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time, with solid performances through three generations of production since 2001. While it may not be an industry leader in any one category, the MDX delivers competitive levels of comfort, convenience, and technology and an attractive overall package that has spawned a loyal repeat audience. | 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 28 |
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 | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4032 lbs | 4145 lbs |
Height | 67.4 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 196.2 in | 194.9 in |
Width | 77.7 in | 76.0 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1336 lbs | 1685 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 5000 lbs |
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