Acura MDX
Acura MDX
3.0 S-Type AT AWD
 
Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer
Active 200A With Comfort Package 2WD
 
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Acura MDX vs Ford Explorer Comparison

Overview: Acura MDX vs Explorer

Key Features

Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes -
Drive Type AWD 2WD
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Engine Displacement 2997 cc -
Transmission Type AT Automatic
Power 350hp@5500rpm 300Hp@5500rpm
Torque 465Nm@1400-5000rpm 420Nm@3500rpm
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.3/5
4 reviews
4.4/5
9 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Exotic looking three row SUV model from Acura

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    Myriam Mar 21, 2024
  • Big and Confident Drive

    The Ford Explorer feels like a proper big SUV. I enjoy the height, it gives you confidence when driving on the road. The V6 engine has plenty of pull...

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From The Experts

Things we like

Premium feature-rich interior

Comfortable ride quality

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High-grade engines

Ample cargo capacity

Fine ride quality

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Things we don't like

Lacks snob value of European luxury brands

Limited space in the third row

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A bit expensive

Limited third-row space

No automatic high beam headlamps

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Engine and Transmission

Transmission Type AT Automatic
Gear Box 10 Speed 10 Speed
Drive Type AWD 2WD
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Compression Ratio 9.8:1 --
Engine 3.0L 2.3L
Emission -- Yes
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Performance

Engine Displacement 2997 cc --
Power 350hp@5500rpm 300Hp@5500rpm
Torque 465Nm@1400-5000rpm 420Nm@3500rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Consumption 10.1 kmpl kmpl 13 kmpl

Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 70 L --
Length 5061 mm --
Ground Clearance 186 mm --
Width 2000 mm --
Height 1724 mm --
Wheel Base 2890 mm --
No Of Doors 5 4
Kerb Weight 2218 kg --
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Suspension, Steering , Brakes & Tyres

Front Suspension Double Wishbone --
Steering Type Electric --
Alloy Wheel Size 21 Inch 18 Inch
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Manual Telescoping And Tilt
Rear Suspension Multilink --
Tyre Size 275/40 R21 P255/65R18
Tyre Type Tubeless,Radial --
Adjustable Steering Column Yes --
Front Brake Type Ventilated Disc --
Rear Brake Type Solid Disc --
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Safety

Central Locking Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes --
Side Airbag-Front Yes --
Power Door Locks Yes --
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes --
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Front & Rear Front & Rear --
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes --
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Electronic Stability Programe Yes --
Hill Hold Assist Yes --
Lane Change Indicator Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device -- Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts -- Yes
Advance Safety Feature -- Perimeter alarm, Evasive steering assist in car Perimeter alarm, Evasive steering assist in car
Door Ajar Warning -- Yes
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes
Auto Hold -- Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control -- Yes
First Aid Kit -- Yes
No Of Airbag -- 7 7
Fire Extinguisher -- Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes --
Automatic Climate Control Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Yes 12v 12v
Power Steering Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat 50:50 Split 50:50 Split Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes --
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Seat Lumbar Support Yes --
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Power Boot Yes Yes
Massage Seats Yes --
Driver Memory Function Seat Yes --
Usb charger Yes Yes
Air Quality Control -- Yes
Heated Seats - Front -- Yes
Cup Holders-Front -- Yes
Bottle Holder -- Yes
Vanity Mirror -- Yes
Centre Console Armrest -- Yes
Remote Engine Start -- Yes
Remote key -- Yes
Power Passenger Seat -- 4 Ways 4 Ways
Power Driver Seat -- 10 Ways 10 Ways
Driving Modes -- 6 6
Additional Features True Touchpad Interface,10.5 Inch Headup Display,ELS Studio Premium Audio System True Touchpad Interface,10.5 Inch Headup Display,ELS Studio Premium Audio System Tri-Zone Air conditioning Tri-Zone Air conditioning
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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Navigation System Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio Yes --
Voice Control Yes --
Wireless Charger Yes Yes
Touch Screen Size 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch 13.2 Inch 13.2 Inch
Android Auto Yes Yes
Apple Carplay Yes Yes
Numbers of Speakers 25 25 6 6
Additional Features True Touchpad Interface,10.5 Inch Headup Display,ELS Studio Premium Audio System True Touchpad Interface,10.5 Inch Headup Display,ELS Studio Premium Audio System Tri-Zone Air conditioning Tri-Zone Air conditioning
Portable Charging Cable -- Yes
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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Fog Lights Front Yes Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes --
Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Tinted Glass Yes --
Sun Roof Yes --
Moon Roof Yes --
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Chrome Grille Yes Yes
Roof Rail Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
LED DRL Yes Yes
Additional Features True Touchpad Interface,10.5 Inch Headup Display,ELS Studio Premium Audio System True Touchpad Interface,10.5 Inch Headup Display,ELS Studio Premium Audio System Tri-Zone Air conditioning Tri-Zone Air conditioning
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror -- Yes
Rear Window Wiper -- Yes
Rear Window Defogger -- Yes
Power Antenna -- Yes
Rear Spoiler -- Yes
Integrated Antenna -- Yes
Tail Lamp Type -- LED LED
Shark fin antenna -- Yes
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Interior

Digital Clock Yes Yes
Ambient Light -- Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size -- 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch

Miscellaneous

Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes --
Leather Seats Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Ventilated Seat Yes --
Additional Features True Touchpad Interface,10.5 Inch Headup Display,ELS Studio Premium Audio System True Touchpad Interface,10.5 Inch Headup Display,ELS Studio Premium Audio System Tri-Zone Air conditioning Tri-Zone Air conditioning
Tacho Meter -- Yes
Spare Wheel -- Yes
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Acura MDX vs Ford Explorer FAQs

Which Car has more power between Acura MDX vs Ford Explorer?

The Acura MDX has power of 286hp@6200rpm with 355Nm@4700rpm torque and Ford Explorer has power of 300Hp@5500rpm with 420Nm@3500rpm torque. Thus making Explorer the more powerful as compared to MDX.

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Which Car has more safety features between Acura MDX vs Ford Explorer?

MDX safety features: Central Locking, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Power Door Locks, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Camera, Crash Sensor, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Cruise Control, Electronic Stability Programe, Hill Hold Assist and Lane Change Indicator

Explorer safety features: Passenger Airbag, Anti Theft Device, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Rear Camera, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Door Ajar Warning, ISOFIX, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Change Indicator

The Acura MDX has higher number of sefety features than Explorer, hence Acura MDX is more safer than Ford Explorer.

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Which Car has more comfort features between MDX vs Explorer?

MDX comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Automatic Climate Control, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Electric Folding Rear View Mirror, Automatic Headlamps, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Seat Lumbar Support, Keyless Entry, Power Boot, Driver Memory Function Seat and Usb charger

Explorer comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Heated Seats - Front, Automatic Headlamps, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Low Fuel Warning Light, Cup Holders-Front, Bottle Holder, Keyless Entry, Remote Engine Start, Power Boot and Centre Console Armrest

The Acura MDX has higher number of comfort features than Explorer, hence Acura MDX is more comfortable than Ford Explorer.

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