Compare 2022 Acura MDX vs 2021 GMC Acadia vs 2021 Hyundai Palisade

2022 Acura MDX
#6 in Luxury Large SUVs
X
2021 GMC Acadia
#10 in Large SUVs
X
2021 Hyundai Palisade
#2 in Large SUVs
X
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FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
MDX FWD 19 26 $45,701 $46,900
MDX FWD w/Technology Package 19 26 $48,557 $51,600
MDX SH-AWD 19 25 $47,647 $48,900
MDX SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package 19 25 $53,607 $57,100
MDX SH-AWD w/Advance Package 19 25 $56,810 $60,650
MDX SH-AWD w/Technology Package 19 25 $50,437 $53,600
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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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Calligraphy AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Palisade Calligraphy AWD 19 24 $45,280 $47,900
Palisade Calligraphy FWD 19 26 $43,673 $46,200
Palisade Limited AWD 19 24 $44,405 $46,975
Palisade Limited FWD 19 26 $42,799 $45,275
Palisade SE AWD 19 24 $33,014 $34,375
Palisade SE FWD 19 26 $31,382 $32,675
Palisade SEL AWD 19 24 $35,003 $37,025
Palisade SEL FWD 19 26 $33,396 $35,325
Pricing
Invoice Price
$45,701
$39,495
$45,280
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$46,900
$41,400
$47,900
Monthly Payment Estimate
$782 / month
$690 / month
$798 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
6.2
7.3
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. The 2021 Hyundai Palisade builds a bridge to luxury with three rows of seats, big touchscreens, and quilted leather.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 19 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
26 mpg 26 mpg 24 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small SUV 2WD 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Standard SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
57.8 53.3 57.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
139.1 143.8 155.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
61.9 59.4 61.2
Third Leg Room (in)
29 29.7 31.4
Second Head Room (in)
38.1 39.6 38.8
Third Hip Room (in)
40.6 42.9 43.7
Second Shoulder Room (in)
60.3 58.7 60.8
Passenger Capacity
7 6 7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.6 41 44.1
Third Head Room (in)
36.2 37.2 37.2
Front Hip Room (in)
59.3 55.7 58.1
Third Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 54.3 55.2
Second Leg Room (in)
38.5 39.7 42.4
Front Head Room (in)
38.5 40 39.3
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
67.7 64.5 67.6
Wheelbase (in)
113.8 112.5 114.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.7 75.4 77.8
Track Width, Front (in)
67.7 64.5 67.2
Length, Overall (in)
198.4 193.4 196.1
Height, Overall (in)
67.1 66.7 68.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 7.20 7.9
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 45.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
95 79 86.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
18.1 12.8 18
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 )
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 12.4 x 0.9 12.4
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.8 12.6 x 1.9 13.4
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 22 18.8
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.5 38.7 38.7
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Electric Rack & Pinion 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 P245/50TR20
Spare Tire Size
NA T135/70R18 Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA 5GV NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA ZCD NA
Rear Tire Size
P255/55HR19 P255/65R17 P245/50TR20
Rear Tire Order Code
NA 5GV NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 - TBD - 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 - TBD - 5000
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
3500 - 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 - TBD - 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 - TBD - 500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4271 4306 4387
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA 18 x 4.5 Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 X 8.5 17 x - TBD - 20 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 X 8.5 17 x - TBD - 20 X 7.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 155 180
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- - TBD - -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
267 @ 4700 271 @ 5000 262 @ 5200
Engine Order Code
NA LGX NA
Displacement
3.5 L/212 3.6L/222 3.8 L/231
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
290 @ 6200 310 @ 6600 291 @ 6000
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6 Gas V6 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 21 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 26 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 19 19
Transmission
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.65 0.75 0.65
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.17 3.49 3.65
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19 3.01 1.86
Trans Type
10 9 8
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.30 1.92 1.22
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.78 1.00 0.80
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.97 2.96 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.27 3.31 2.90
Trans Order Code
NA M3W NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.60 2.44 1.42
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.44 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
5.25 4.69 4.81
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.62 -
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- - TBD - -
Clutch Size (in)
- NA -
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- 1 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Acura MDX GMC Acadia Hyundai Palisade
Body Style
Sport Utility 4 Door Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone NA Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Five-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link NA Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone MacPherson Strut Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- - TBD - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- NA -
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 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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