Porsche Macan vs. Acura MDX
In comparing the Porsche Macan's and the Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Macan has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Macan's and the Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the Acura MDX is a better car than the Porsche Macan.
Porsche Macan vs. Acura MDX Pricing
A used 2024 Porsche Macan ranges from $67,930 to $92,548 while a used 2024 Acura MDX is priced between $49,878 to $72,045. For a new model, the Porsche Macan's price is between $68,921 and $101,216, with the Acura MDX priced between $53,157 and $75,257.
Porsche Macan vs. Acura MDX Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche Macan loses 37 percent of its value and the Acura MDX loses 53.7 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Macan retains 16.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Acura MDX.
Porsche Macan vs. Acura MDX Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche Macan is 7.5 out of 10 while the Acura MDX's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Porsche Macan being ranked 30 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 68.
Porsche Macan vs. Acura MDX Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Porsche Macan is 6.1 out of 10. For the Acura MDX the reliability rating is 9.4 out of 10. This gives the Acura MDX a substantial advantage in reliability compared to the Porsche Macan.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Porsche Macan’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Acura MDX base engine makes 290 horsepower.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Acura MDX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
68921 - 101216
Used Asking Price:
67930 - 92548
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.370066
Pricing
New Asking Price:
53157 - 75257
Used Asking Price:
49878 - 72045
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.537302
Porsche Macan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.801055 / 10
Reliability:
9.403166 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Porsche Macan Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
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5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 61Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
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7 out of / 29Ranking
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13 out of / 61Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
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19 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 27Ranking
25 out of / 61Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
35 out of / 61Ranking
36 out of / 54Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 59Acura MDX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 33Ranking
1 out of / 33Ranking
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5 out of / 30Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 33Ranking
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14 out of / 68Ranking
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15 out of / 24Ranking
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25 out of / 68Ranking
25 out of / 33Ranking
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29 out of / 33Ranking
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36 out of / 68Ranking
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46 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche Macan Trim Levels
Base, GTS, S, T
Acura MDX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD Type S w/Advance Package, SH-AWD w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Tech, w/Tech
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
261 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 481 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
155.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4151 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
63.8 inches
Length:
186.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4271 lbs
Width:
78.7 inches
Height:
67.1 inches
Length:
198.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19