Compare 2020 Acura MDX vs 2020 Buick Enclave vs 2020 Honda Pilot

2020 Acura MDX
#12 in Luxury Large SUVs
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2020 Buick Enclave
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2020 Honda Pilot
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FWD 6-Passenger w/Advance Pkg
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
MDX FWD 6-Passenger w/Advance Pkg 20 27 $52,782 $56,250
MDX FWD 7-Passenger 20 27 $41,774 $44,500
MDX FWD 7-Passenger w/Technology Pkg 20 27 $46,458 $49,500
MDX SH-AWD 6-Passenger PMC Edition 19 25 $57,935 $61,750
MDX SH-AWD 6-Passenger Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg 26 27 $56,061 $59,750
MDX SH-AWD 6-Passenger w/Advance Pkg 19 26 $54,656 $58,250
MDX SH-AWD 6-Passenger w/Technology/Entertainment Pkg 19 26 $50,206 $53,500
MDX SH-AWD 7-Passenger 19 26 $43,647 $46,500
MDX SH-AWD 7-Passenger Sport Hybrid w/Technology Pkg 26 27 $49,737 $53,000
MDX SH-AWD 7-Passenger w/Advance/Entertainment Pkg 19 26 $56,530 $60,250
MDX SH-AWD 7-Passenger w/Technology Pkg 19 26 $48,332 $51,500
MDX SH-AWD 7-Passenger w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg 19 25 $51,611 $55,000
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AWD 4-Door Avenir
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Enclave AWD 4-Door Avenir 17 25 $53,519 $56,100
Enclave AWD 4-Door Essence 17 25 $41,976 $44,000
Enclave AWD 4-Door Premium 17 25 $48,367 $50,700
Enclave FWD 4-Door Avenir 18 26 $51,325 $53,800
Enclave FWD 4-Door Essence 18 26 $40,068 $42,000
Enclave FWD 4-Door Preferred 18 26 $38,160 $40,000
Enclave FWD 4-Door Premium 18 26 $46,173 $48,400
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Black Edition AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Pilot Black Edition AWD 19 26 $45,424 $49,720
Pilot EX 2WD 19 27 $31,569 $34,530
Pilot EX AWD 18 26 $33,394 $36,530
Pilot EX-L 2WD 19 27 $34,698 $37,960
Pilot EX-L AWD 18 26 $36,522 $39,960
Pilot EX-L w/Navi & RES 2WD 19 27 $36,522 $39,960
Pilot EX-L w/Navi & RES AWD 18 26 $38,346 $41,960
Pilot Elite AWD 19 26 $44,056 $48,220
Pilot LX 2WD 19 27 $28,943 $31,650
Pilot LX AWD 18 26 $30,767 $33,650
Pilot Touring 7-Passenger 2WD 20 27 $39,313 $43,020
Pilot Touring 7-Passenger AWD 19 26 $41,137 $45,020
Pilot Touring 8-Passenger 2WD 20 27 $39,039 $42,720
Pilot Touring 8-Passenger AWD 19 26 $40,864 $44,720
Pricing
Invoice Price
$52,782
$53,519
$45,424
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$56,250
$56,100
$49,720
Monthly Payment Estimate
$938 / month
$935 / month
$829 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.7
6.3
6.3
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2020 Acura MDX is a stately three-row family crossover that has aged well. The 2020 Buick Enclave is a crossover SUV with a luxurious feel, and a price to match. The 2020 Honda Pilot is a three-row family crossover at the top of its class.
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Fuel Economy
City
20 mpg 17 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
27 mpg 25 mpg 26 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Third Head Room (in)
35.6 37.6 38.9
Front Hip Room (in)
57.5 59.1 59.1
Third Shoulder Room (in)
54.7 57.3 57.6
Second Leg Room (in)
38.5 38.9 38.4
Front Head Room (in)
38.1 41.2 39.5
Second Hip Room (in)
57.8 57.7 57.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
132.7 157.3 153.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
61.1 62.4 62
Third Leg Room (in)
28.1 33.5 31.9
Second Head Room (in)
38.3 - TBD - 40.9
Third Hip Room (in)
40.6 48.5 44.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
59.1 61.7 62
Passenger Capacity
6 7 7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.4 41.2 40.9
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
67.4 69.9 70.6
Track Width, Rear (in)
66.3 67 66.3
Wheelbase (in)
111 120.9 111
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
77.7 78.8 78.6
Track Width, Front (in)
66.3 67.3 66.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.6 7.7 -
Length, Overall (in)
196.2 204.3 196.5
Liftover Height (in)
- NA -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- NA -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- NA -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
43.4 58 46
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
90.9 97.6 82.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
15.8 23.6 16
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- NA -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- NA -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- NA -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- NA -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- NA -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- NA -
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 - TBD - 12.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 - TBD - 13
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.5 21.7 19.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7 39.0 39.4
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Electric Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- NA -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- - TBD - -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- - TBD - -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA Q3N NA
Front Tire Size
P265/45HR20 P255/55R20 P245/50HR20
Spare Tire Size
NA T135/70R18 Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA Q3N NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA ZCD NA
Rear Tire Size
P265/45HR20 P255/55R20 P245/50HR20
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 150 350
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 1500 3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 1500 3500
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
3500 - 3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 150 350
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4090 4685 4319
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
20 X 8.5 20 x - TBD - 20 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA 18 x 4.5 Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 X 8.5 20 x - TBD - 20 X 8
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 170 -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- - TBD - -
Engine
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
267 @ 4700 266 @ 2800 262 @ 4700
Engine Order Code
NA LFY NA
Displacement
3.5 L/212 3.6L/- TBD - 3.5 L/212
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
290 @ 6200 310 @ 6800 280 @ 6000
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6 Gas V6 Regular Unleaded V-6
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 17 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 20 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 25 26
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.38 2.44 1.38
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.81 1.44 0.81
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 4.69 4.71
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 1.00 0.70
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.33 3.49 4.33
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 3.01 1.91
Trans Type
9 9 9
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.92 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.83 2.96 3.83
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84 3.30 2.84
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.58 0.75 0.58
Trans Order Code
NA M3W NA
Clutch Size (in)
- NA -
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- - TBD - -
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.62 -
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- - TBD - -
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
Acura MDX Buick Enclave Honda Pilot
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link NA Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut MacPherson Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut NA Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link 5-Link Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- - TBD - -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- - TBD - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- - TBD - -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- - TBD - -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.8 8.9 8.0
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- - TBD - -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating
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