Acura vs. Tesla

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

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

Acura versus Tesla: Pricing and Value: Tesla has lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Acura models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Acura versus Tesla: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Tesla offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Acura and Tesla have the same towing capacity.

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

Best Car Rankings: Tesla has better car rankings in 4 categories: Tesla Model X in Best Electric Luxury Crossover SUVs, Tesla Model X in Best Electric Luxury Midsize SUVs, Tesla Model X in Best Electric SUVs, and Tesla Model X in Best Luxury Electric SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 2 categories: Acura ZDX (electric) in Most Reliable Electric SUVs and Acura ZDX (electric) in Most Reliable Luxury Electric SUVs.

Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Tesla offers 5 electric vehicles.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Tesla offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.