Acura vs. Hyundai

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Hyundai 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 Hyundai cars.

When comparing the Acura brand to the Hyundai brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, overall quality, reliability and safety. Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, retained value and variety of models offered.

Acura versus Hyundai: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Hyundai pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Hyundai, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Hyundai the overall advantage over Acura.

Acura versus Hyundai: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Hyundai offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Hyundai offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Both Acura and Hyundai vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Hyundai offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Acura offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Acura and Hyundai have the same towing capacity.

Acura versus Hyundai: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Hyundai overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Acura and Hyundai tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.