2022 Acura MDX vs 2021 GMC Acadia

2022 Acura MDX

#7 in Luxury Large SUVs

2021 GMC Acadia

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FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MDX FWD	19	26	$46,792	$48,000
MDX FWD w/Technology Package	19	26	$49,612	$52,700
MDX SH-AWD	19	25	$48,933	$50,200
MDX SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package	19	25	$54,848	$58,400
MDX SH-AWD w/Advance Package	19	25	$58,048	$61,950
MDX SH-AWD w/Technology Package	19	25	$51,680	$54,900
MDX Type S SH-AWD	17	21	$62,492	$66,700
MDX Type S SH-AWD w/Advance Package	17	21	$67,498	$72,050

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AWD 4-Door AT4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Acadia AWD 4-Door AT4	19	26	$39,495	$41,400
Acadia AWD 4-Door Denali	19	26	$46,364	$48,600
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE	22	27	$35,393	$37,100
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT	22	27	$39,209	$41,100
Acadia FWD 4-Door Denali	19	27	$44,456	$46,600
Acadia FWD 4-Door SL	21	27	$29,770	$29,800
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE	21	27	$32,340	$33,900
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT	22	29	$37,301	$39,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,792

$39,495

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$48,000

$41,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$800 / month

$690 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Acura MDX wears its new flagship mantle with confidence, from its styling to its eager road manners.

The 2021 GMC Acadia shines most brightly in turbo-4 spec, but rival three-row crossovers put out more lumens.

TCC Likes

Expressive shape
Swell ride and handling
Even more space

Handsome shape
Well-designed infotainment
Turbo-4 or V-6 strength

TCC Dislikes

Hybrid’s gone...
...and gas mileage remains mediocre
Third-row access is tight

Active safety tech should be standard
A little narrow inside
Pushbutton shifter isn’t our favorite

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

57.8

53.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

139.1

143.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.9

59.4

Third Leg Room (in)

29.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

39.6

Third Hip Room (in)

40.6

42.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

60.3

58.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

Third Head Room (in)

36.2

37.2

Front Hip Room (in)

59.3

55.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

38.5

39.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.7

64.5

Wheelbase (in)

113.8

112.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.7

75.4

Track Width, Front (in)

67.7

64.5

Length, Overall (in)

198.4

193.4

Height, Overall (in)

67.1

66.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.20

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

48.4

41.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.1

12.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

12.6 x 1.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR19

P255/65R17

Spare Tire Size

T135/70R18

Front Tire Order Code

5GV

Spare Tire Order Code

ZCD

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR19

P255/65R17

Rear Tire Order Code

5GV

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

- TBD -

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4271

4306

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x 4.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

17 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

17 x - TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

155

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 4700

271 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

LGX

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.6L/222

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6200

310 @ 6600

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Gas V6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.75

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.17

3.49

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.01

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.92

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

2.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.31

Trans Order Code

M3W

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.60

2.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.44

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

4.69

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura MDX

GMC Acadia

Body Style

Sport Utility

4 Door

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Five-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

8.4

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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