Acura vs. Porsche

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

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

Acura versus Porsche: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Porsche pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Acura in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Acura also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Acura versus Porsche: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Porsche vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Acura offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Acura offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Acura versus Porsche: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Porsche overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Porsche has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 2 categories: Acura MDX in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and Acura MDX in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.Porsche has better car rankings in 3 categories: Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Acura has the better car ranking in 1 category: RDX in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs. Porsche has better car rankings in 2 categories: Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs and Porsche Cayenne in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Acura has the better car ranking in 1 category: MDX in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Acura offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Acura offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 6 rear-wheel-drive models.