Acura MDX vs Dodge Grand Caravan
Overview | |
MSRP$50,150 | MSRP$27,530 |
Average price$29,210 | Average price$13,456 |
Listings8998 | Listings4923 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe Acura MDX is a mainstay of the luxury SUV segment, and it covers the bases remarkably well. Its well-rounded nature is perhaps because it shares a platform with the Honda Pilot (another fantastic family hauler) but for that same reason, it doesn’t offer the same cachet as a BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz GLE. Whether you are on a road trip or heading to work, the MDX is comfortable, refined, and has space for the family and their gear. For 2024, there’s a new Type-S trim level, bringing a new level of performance to the three-row, seven-passenger midsize luxury SUV. But as we’ll get into in a bit, the MDX is held back by a maddening infotainment system that could truly be a sticking point to overshadow all other positive attributes. Verdict: The MDX is a beautiful, safe, and cost-effective luxury SUV, and the new Type-S trim level delivers a higher level of performance. However, it doesn’t offer as much space as some of its competitors, and we wouldn’t recommend it to anyone easily frustrated by finnicky tech interfaces. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine3.6L 283 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower283 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name3.6L 283 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower283 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space31.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight4271 lbs | Curb Weight4510 lbs |
Height67.1 in | Height69.0 in |
Length198.4 in | Length203.7 in |
Width78.7 in | Width88.5 in |
Wheelbase113.8 in | Wheelbase121.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1540 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $50,150 | $27,530 |
Average price | $29,210 | $13,456 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Acura MDX is a mainstay of the luxury SUV segment, and it covers the bases remarkably well. Its well-rounded nature is perhaps because it shares a platform with the Honda Pilot (another fantastic family hauler) but for that same reason, it doesn’t offer the same cachet as a BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz GLE. Whether you are on a road trip or heading to work, the MDX is comfortable, refined, and has space for the family and their gear. For 2024, there’s a new Type-S trim level, bringing a new level of performance to the three-row, seven-passenger midsize luxury SUV. But as we’ll get into in a bit, the MDX is held back by a maddening infotainment system that could truly be a sticking point to overshadow all other positive attributes. Verdict: The MDX is a beautiful, safe, and cost-effective luxury SUV, and the new Type-S trim level delivers a higher level of performance. However, it doesn’t offer as much space as some of its competitors, and we wouldn’t recommend it to anyone easily frustrated by finnicky tech interfaces. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.6L 283 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 283 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.6L 283 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 283 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 31.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4271 lbs | 4510 lbs |
Height | 67.1 in | 69.0 in |
Length | 198.4 in | 203.7 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 88.5 in |
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 121.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1540 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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