2025 Acura ADX vs 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

$35,000 · Crossover

$34,300 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

Power disparity represents the most significant metric separating the 2025 Acura ADX and the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe, evidenced by an 87 horsepower deficit for the Acura (190 hp vs. 277 hp). Conversely, fuel economy favors the Acura ADX substantially, achieving a 28 MPG combined rating versus the Santa Fe’s 24 MPG combined, translating to a 4 MPG advantage. Price difference is minimal, with the Santa Fe priced $700 lower at $34,300 compared to the ADX's $35,000 MSRP. Dimensionally, the Santa Fe is the larger utility vehicle, exceeding the ADX in length by 4.4 inches (190.2 inches vs. 185.8 inches) and width by 2.3 inches (74.8 inches vs. 72.5 inches). Torque also heavily favors the Hyundai at 311 lb-ft versus the Acura’s 179 lb-ft. Both vehicles utilize front-wheel drive platforms.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Acura ADX

The Acura ADX offers superior fuel efficiency at 28 combined MPG and has a lower base MSRP.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Acura ADX

The Acura ADX offers significantly greater protected storage volume, featuring 24.4 cu ft of cargo space compared to the Santa Fe's 14.6 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Santa Fe delivers substantially more output with 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, appealing to performance-oriented drivers.

💰 Best Value

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Santa Fe provides a substantial 87 hp increase for $700 less expenditure than the Acura ADX.

Choose the Acura ADX if...

Prioritizing consistent high fuel economy (26 City / 31 Highway MPG) over outright acceleration.
Needing maximized cargo space within a relatively compact crossover footprint (24.4 cu ft).
Preferring a vehicle that requires recommended premium unleaded fuel for its specified output.

Choose the Hyundai Santa Fe if...

Seeking significantly higher engine output, specifically 277 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque.
Requiring larger exterior dimensions (190.2 inches long, 67.7 inches high) for perceived road presence or capacity.
Intending to use regular unleaded gasoline exclusively, avoiding premium requirements.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Acura ADX	Hyundai Santa Fe
Length	185.8"	190.2"
Width	72.5"	74.8"
Height	63.8"	67.7"
Wheelbase	104.5"	110.8"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Acura	Hyundai
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	—
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓

Engine

Feature	Acura	Hyundai
Base Engine Displacement	1.5 L	2.5 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	190 hp @ 6000 rpm	277 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque	179 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm	311 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Acura	Hyundai
Transmission Type	continuously variable-speed automatic	8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain Type	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓

Fuel

Feature	Acura	Hyundai
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	26/31 MPG	20/29 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	28 MPG	24 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	364.0/434.0 mi.	354.0/513.3 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.0 gal.	17.7 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Acura	Hyundai
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	—
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	—
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	—
Front Parking Sensors	—	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	—	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	—	✓
Front Seatback Storage	—	✓
Single Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Acura	Hyundai
Infotainment Display	9.0 in	12.3 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	8	—
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	—
Satellite Radio	—	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	Acura	Hyundai
One-Touch Power Windows	1	1
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	—
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Acura	Hyundai
Front Head Room	38.4 in.	41.1 in.
Front Leg Room	41.9 in.	44.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room	56.6 in.	59.5 in.
Front Hip Room	54.0 in.	56.5 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	6-way
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	—
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	—
Seat Material: Cloth	—	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	—	6-way
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Acura	Hyundai
Rear Head Room	38.0 in.	40.6 in.
Rear Leg Room	37.7 in.	42.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	55.2 in.	58.1 in.
Rear Hip Room	47.4 in.	54.9 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Acura	Hyundai
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Size	18 x 7.0 in	18 x 7.5 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	225/55R H	235/60R18
Spare Tire Type	—	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	—	Inside Mounted

Suspension

Feature	Acura	Hyundai
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Acura	Hyundai
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	6 yr./ 70000 mi.	10 yr./ 100000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	7 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ 12000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Acura ADX and 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.

How does the difference in transmission type affect the driving experience between these two crossovers?

The 2025 Acura ADX uses a continuously variable-speed automatic (CVT), typically prioritizing smoothness and fuel efficiency. Conversely, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe utilizes an 8-speed automated manual, which is generally engineered to offer more defined shift points simulating a traditional geared automatic.

Given the nearly identical pricing, is the Acura ADX significantly smaller than the Santa Fe?

Yes, measurable exterior differences exist; the Santa Fe is 4.4 inches longer and 4.0 inches taller than the Acura ADX. This larger physical footprint results in the Santa Fe having noticeably less dedicated cargo space at 14.6 cu ft versus the ADX’s 24.4 cu ft.

Does the increased power in the Santa Fe completely negate the MPG advantage of the ADX?

The power advantage of the Santa Fe results in a measurable fuel economy penalty; the ADX achieves 4 MPG higher combined efficiency (28 MPG vs. 24 MPG). This suggests the ADX prioritizes efficiency despite using the same FWD configuration.

What is the implication of the Acura ADX recommending premium unleaded fuel?

The recommendation for premium unleaded fuel suggests that maximizing the 190 hp output is contingent on using higher octane fuel, potentially increasing running costs compared to the Santa Fe which utilizes regular unleaded.

Which vehicle offers more usable interior height based purely on exterior specifications?

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is dimensionally taller, measuring 67.7 inches in height compared to the 2025 Acura ADX's 63.8 inches, suggesting greater headroom potential.