Acura MDX vs. Honda Pilot
$51,800
$42,395
Highlights
| 2026 Acura MDX | 2026 Honda Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$51,800
|
$42,395
|
| Towing Capacity |
3,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Premium Gasoline V-6
|
Regular Gasoline V-6
|
| MPG |
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
19 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
290 hp
|
285 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
7
|
8
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Acura MDX | 2026 Honda Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Premium Gasoline V-6
|
Regular Gasoline V-6
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
290 @ 6200
|
285 @ 6100
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
267 @ 4700
|
262 @ 5000
|
| Displacement |
3.5 L/212
|
3.5 L/212
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
19 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Acura MDX | 2026 Honda Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Tire Size |
P255/55HR19
|
P255/50HR20
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 X 8.5 in
|
20 X 8 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P255/55HR19
|
P255/50HR20
|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 X 8.5 in
|
20 X 8 in
|
Suspension
| 2026 Acura MDX | 2026 Honda Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2026 Acura MDX | 2026 Honda Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
41 ft
|
38 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2026 Acura MDX | 2026 Honda Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
95 ft³
|
87 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
48 ft³
|
49 ft³
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
60 in
|
62 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
68 in
|
68 in
|
| Third Hip Room |
41 in
|
45 in
|
| Third Leg Room |
29 in
|
33 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
40 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
139 ft³
|
158 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
114 in
|
114 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
58 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
59 in
|
58 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
79 in
|
79 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Length, Overall |
198 in
|
200 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
39 in
|
41 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
18 ft³
|
19 ft³
|
| Track Width, Front |
68 in
|
68 in
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
60 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
7
|
8
|
| Height, Overall |
68 in
|
71 in
|
| Third Head Room |
36 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
41 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Acura MDX | 2026 Honda Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,268 lbs
|
4,336 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
3,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
Safety
| 2026 Acura MDX | 2026 Honda Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Acura MDX | 2026 Honda Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Acura MDX | 2026 Honda Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
130
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Acura MDX | 2026 Honda Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
14 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Acura MDX or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The 2026 Acura MDX and the 2026 Honda Pilot are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Acura MDX or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The 2026 Acura MDX and the 2026 Honda Pilot both get 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Acura MDX or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The 2026 Honda Pilot is cheaper than the 2026 Acura MDX with a $42,395 starting MSRP versus a $51,800 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Acura MDX or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The 2026 Acura MDX and the 2026 Honda Pilot both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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