Acura MDX vs Cadillac Escalade ESV
Overview | |
MSRP$48,000 | MSRP$79,195 |
Listings997 | Listings121 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway20 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway20 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space41.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4271 lbs | Curb Weight5785 lbs |
Height67.1 in | Height76.4 in |
Length198.4 in | Length227.0 in |
Width78.7 in | Width81.1 in |
Wheelbase113.8 in | Wheelbase134.1 in |
Maximum Payload1173 lbs | Maximum Payload1636 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity7600 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $48,000 | $79,195 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | 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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 20 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 20 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4271 lbs | 5785 lbs |
Height | 67.1 in | 76.4 in |
Length | 198.4 in | 227.0 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 81.1 in |
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 134.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1173 lbs | 1636 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 8100 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7600 lbs | |

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