Acura vs. Honda
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Honda contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Honda cars.
When comparing the Acura brand to the Honda brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and safety. Honda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered.
Acura versus Honda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Honda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Honda in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Honda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 5 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Honda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Honda the overall advantage over Acura.
Acura versus Honda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 5 model comparisons. Honda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Acura vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Acura and Honda vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. In 3 comparisons, Acura and Honda have the same towing capacity.
Acura versus Honda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Honda overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 2 out of 5 comparisons. Acura and Honda tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 5 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Honda offers 6 SUVs, 3 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.
Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 9 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$45,700 - $56,095
Acura MDX
$52,942 - $75,293
Acura MDX
$52,942 - $75,293
Cars
Acura Integra (hatchback)
$33,270 - $53,504
Acura TLX
$46,108 - $58,794
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Honda CR-V
$31,804 - $37,965
Honda Pilot
$43,623 - $56,129
Honda Passport
$42,392 - $49,818
Cars
Honda Civic (hatchback)
$26,044 - $46,341
Honda Accord
$28,389 - $31,460
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$42,582 - $55,604
Acura MDX
$46,868 - $68,998
Acura MDX
$46,868 - $68,998
Cars
Acura Integra (hatchback)
$28,951 - $51,992
Acura TLX
$43,210 - $51,555
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Honda CR-V
$30,000 - $37,944
Honda Pilot
$41,454 - $54,880
Honda Passport
$40,964 - $49,820
Cars
Honda Civic (hatchback)
$24,895 - $46,766
Honda Accord
$26,542 - $31,457
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Acura RDX
46.4%
Acura MDX
51.5%
Acura MDX
51.5%
Cars
Acura Integra (hatchback)
43.5%
Acura TLX
47.9%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Honda CR-V
31.1%
Honda Pilot
43.6%
Honda Passport
41.7%
Cars
Honda Civic (hatchback)
23.5%
Honda Accord
31.5%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Cars
Acura Integra (hatchback)
200 hp / 192 foot-lbs
Acura TLX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Honda CR-V
190 hp / 179 foot-lbs
Honda Pilot
285 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Honda Passport
280 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Cars
Honda Civic (hatchback)
158 hp / 138 foot-lbs
Honda Accord
192 hp / 192 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Acura RDX
21 / 27 / 23
Acura MDX
19 / 26 / 22
Acura MDX
19 / 26 / 22
Cars
Acura Integra (hatchback)
30 / 37 / 33
Acura TLX
22 / 31 / 25
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Honda CR-V
28 / 34 / 30
Honda Pilot
Not Yet Available
Honda Passport
19 / 24 / 21
Cars
Honda Civic (hatchback)
30 / 38 / 33
Honda Accord
29 / 37 / 32
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Acura MDX
5000 lbs
Acura MDX
5000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Honda CR-V
1500 lbs
Honda Pilot
5000 lbs
Honda Passport
5000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.4 / 10
Acura MDX
8.9 / 10
Acura MDX
8.9 / 10
Cars
Acura Integra (hatchback)
Not available
Acura TLX
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Honda CR-V
8.9 / 10
Honda Pilot
8.7 / 10
Honda Passport
8.9 / 10
Cars
Honda Civic (hatchback)
8.8 / 10
Honda Accord
9.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.5 / 10
Acura MDX
9.3 / 10
Acura MDX
9.3 / 10
Cars
Acura Integra (hatchback)
Not available
Acura TLX
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Honda CR-V
9.0 / 10
Honda Pilot
9.2 / 10
Honda Passport
8.7 / 10
Cars
Honda Civic (hatchback)
8.4 / 10
Honda Accord
9.3 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
9.0 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
Cars
Acura Integra (hatchback)
10 / 10
Acura TLX
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Honda CR-V
9.0 / 10
Honda Pilot
9.0 / 10
Honda Passport
10 / 10
Cars
Honda Civic (hatchback)
9.0 / 10
Honda Accord
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
7.6 / 10
Acura MDX
7.3 / 10
Acura MDX
7.3 / 10
Cars
Acura Integra (hatchback)
7.8 / 10
Acura TLX
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Honda CR-V
8.6 / 10
Honda Pilot
7.8 / 10
Honda Passport
7.9 / 10
Cars
Honda Civic (hatchback)
9.0 / 10
Honda Accord
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#2 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
Cars
Acura TLX
#9 of 29 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Honda CR-V
#1 of 67 in
Best Crossover SUVs
Honda Pilot
#5 of 18 in
Best 8-seater SUVs
Honda Passport
#1 of 32 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Cars
Honda Accord
#1 of 13 in
Best Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Cars
Acura TLX
#16 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Honda CR-V
#1 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Honda Pilot
#1 of 67 in
Most Reliable Crossover SUVs
Honda Passport
#6 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Cars
Honda Accord
#1 of 13 in
Most Reliable Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 4 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
Acura MDX
#2 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
Acura MDX
#2 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Honda CR-V
#1 of 13 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
Honda Pilot
#6 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Honda Passport
#11 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money