Acura MDX vs. Toyota Venza
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura MDX and Toyota Venza contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Acura MDX and the Toyota Venza.
When we compare the Acura MDX's and the Toyota Venza's specifications and ratings, the Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota Venza has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Acura MDX and Toyota Venza have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Acura MDX's and the Toyota Venza's specifications and ratings, the Acura MDX is a better car than the Toyota Venza.
Pricing: A used 2015 Acura MDX ranges from $9,950 to $20,995 while a used 2015 Toyota Venza is priced between $9,760 to $20,134.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura MDX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Toyota Venza base engine makes 182 horsepower. Both the MDX and the Venza are rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 546 and 460 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Acura MDX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Toyota Venza has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Acura MDX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
42765
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
57728
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
38900 - 102100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29065
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
28869
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
20695 - 33975
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15237
Price Range:
9950 - 20995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
18903
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
11656 - 30557
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
116
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
125274
# Good or Great Deals:
41
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14820
Price Range:
9760 - 20134
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
13806
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
9071 - 23650
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
65
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
122998
# Good or Great Deals:
25
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Venza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura MDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 6.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.317
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Venza
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.4 - 6.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.203
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.25496984471095
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 18.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7879026570590841
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.8 - 8.3
Acura MDX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
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1 out of / 27Ranking
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3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 27Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 64Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
48 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Toyota Venza Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura MDX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Advance w/RES, SH-AWD w/Tech, SH-AWD w/Tech w/RES, w/Advance w/RES, w/Tech, w/Tech w/RES
Toyota Venza Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
182 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
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):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 546 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
354 / 460 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
147.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Cargo Space:
36.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
70.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4025 lbs
Width:
77.2 inches
Height:
67.6 inches
Length:
193.6 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3760 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
63.4 inches
Length:
189 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Graphite Luster Metallic
Red
Dark Cherry Pearl
Silver
Silver Moon Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Attitude Black Metallic
Gray
Cosmic Gray Mica / Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Celestial Silver
White
Blizzard Pearl
Blue
Parisian Night Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Graystone
Interior Colors
Beige
Ivory
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
