Acura MDX vs. Land Rover Discovery Sport
In comparing the Acura MDX to the Land Rover Discovery Sport, the Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Acura MDX versus the Land Rover Discovery Sport, the Acura MDX is a better car than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Acura MDX versus Land Rover Discovery Sport Pricing
A used 2023 Acura MDX ranges from $50,877 to $67,176 while a used 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport is priced between $48,050 to $58,110. For a new model, the Acura MDX's price is between $53,401 and $74,378, with the Land Rover Discovery Sport priced between $48,803 and $58,854.
Acura MDX versus Land Rover Discovery Sport Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura MDX is 8.7 out of 10 while the Land Rover Discovery Sport's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the Acura MDX being ranked 2 out of 67 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Land Rover Discovery Sport being ranked 33 out of 67.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Acura MDX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Land Rover Discovery Sport base engine makes 246 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles. The Discovery Sport is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 407 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance and payload capacity than the Acura MDX.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Acura MDX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$53,401 - $74,378
Used Asking Price:
$50,877 - $67,176
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
53.7%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$48,803 - $58,854
Used Asking Price:
$48,050 - $58,110
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
47.5%
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Rankings
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Ranking
1 out of / 67Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 11Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
4 out of / 25Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value
Ranking
17 out of / 25Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value
Ranking
18 out of / 21Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value
Ranking
59 out of / 67iSeeCars Rankings
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Ranking
9 out of / 29Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value
Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value
Ranking
24 out of / 67Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
33 out of / 67Summary Review
Not yet available
Summary Review
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD Type S, SH-AWD Type S w/Advance Package, SH-AWD w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Tech, w/Tech
Trim Levels
P250 S, P250 S R-Dynamic, P250 SE, P250 SE R-Dynamic
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing Capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
246 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing Capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 481 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 407 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
155.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
23.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4271 lbs
Width:
78.7 inches
Height:
67.1 inches
Length:
198.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4035 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
181 inches
Wheelbase:
107.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
