2025 Acura MDX vs 2026 Land Rover Discovery

$51,200 · Crossover

$60,200 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Acura MDX kicks off the comparison with an accessible MSRP of $51,200 and a focus on refined front-wheel-drive performance delivering a respectable 22 MPG combined. Conversely, the 2026 Land Rover Discovery enters the arena with a commanding presence, leveraging its standard 4WD and higher output of 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque for $60,200. While the Acura boasts slightly better fuel economy (26 MPG highway vs. 23 MPG highway for the Land Rover), the Discovery offers superior ground clearance suggested by its notable 74.3-inch height compared to the MDX's 67.9 inches. The MDX utilizes a slick 10-speed automatic paired with 290 hp, making it the more efficient entry point, but the Discovery packs more low-end pulling power, crucial for its rugged image. This head-to-head pits efficient Japanese precision against rugged British capability, separated by a substantial $9,000 price gap.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Acura MDX

The 2025 Acura MDX wins for commuters due to its superior combined fuel economy rating of 22 MPG and lower entry price.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2026 Land Rover Discovery

The 2026 Land Rover Discovery offers a taller stance (74.3 inches) and standard 4WD, providing greater perceived utility for varied family needs.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2026 Land Rover Discovery

The 2026 Land Rover Discovery appeals more to enthusiasts with its higher torque figure of 295 lb-ft and standard four-wheel drive system.

💰 Best Value

2025 Acura MDX

The 2025 Acura MDX offers nearly equivalent horsepower (290 hp vs. 296 hp) for a $9,000 lower MSRP.

Choose the Acura MDX if...

You prioritize operational savings, evidenced by its 22 MPG combined fuel economy rating.
Your budget is firm, as the $51,200 MSRP is significantly lower than the competitor.
You prefer the smoothness of a 10-speed automatic transmission for city driving.

Choose the Land Rover Discovery if...

You require the confidence of a standard four-wheel-drive system right out of the box.
Maximizing low-end thrust is important, thanks to its 295 lb-ft of torque.
A taller vehicle height, standing at 74.3 inches, is necessary for your specific use case.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Acura MDX	Land Rover Discovery
Length	198.4"	195.1"
Width	78.7"	-
Height	67.9"	74.3"
Wheelbase	113.8"	115.1"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Acura	Land Rover
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	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Third Row 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	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	—	✓
Brake Preparation System	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Acura	Land Rover
Base Engine Displacement	3.5 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	V6	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	290 hp @ 6200 rpm	296 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm	295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Number of Valves	24	16
Camshaft Type	Single overhead cam (SOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	✓	—

Drive Train

Feature	Acura	Land Rover
Transmission Type	10-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	front wheel drive	four wheel drive
4WD System Type	—	Full Time
Transfer Case Gearing	—	Electronic Single-Speed
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Acura	Land Rover
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	19/26 MPG	19/23 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	22 MPG	20 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	351.5/481.0 mi.	452.2/547.4 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 gal.	23.8 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Acura	Land Rover
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power 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	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry	✓	—
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	—
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Front Parking Sensors	—	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	—	✓
Driver Assisted Parking Assist	—	✓
Leatherette Steering Wheel	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Acura	Land Rover
Infotainment Display	12.3 in	11.4 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	11	11
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	—
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	—
Meridian Speakers	—	✓
Stereo Power	—	400W
Subwoofer Count	—	1
Auxiliary Audio Input	—	✓
Satellite Radio	—	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	Acura	Land Rover
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass Extended	1st Row Power Glass
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Acura	Land Rover
Front Head Room	38.5 in.	39.4 in.
Front Leg Room	41.6 in.	39.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room	61.9 in.	—
Front Hip Room	59.3 in.	—
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	14-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	14-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Leather	—	✓
Front Seat Type: Captain's Chairs	—	✓
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	3

Rearseats

Feature	Acura	Land Rover
Rear Head Room	38.1 in.	39.0 in.
Rear Leg Room	38.5 in.	37.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	60.3 in.	—
Rear Hip Room	57.8 in.	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	✓	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Acura	Land Rover
Wheel Material	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Size	19 x 8.5 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Terrain
Tire Size	255/55R19	—
Wheel Diameter	—	20 in.
Spare Tire Type	—	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	—	Underbody Mounted

Suspension

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

Warranty

Feature	Acura	Land Rover
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	6 yr./ 70000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	6 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ 12000 mi.	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Acura MDX and 2026 Land Rover Discovery.

What is the primary performance difference between the 2025 MDX and the 2026 Discovery?

The 2026 Land Rover Discovery edges out the Acura in power, boasting 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque compared to the MDX's 290 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque. However, the MDX uses a 10-speed transmission while the Discovery uses an 8-speed.

How much more does the 2026 Land Rover Discovery cost compared to the Acura MDX?

The 2026 Land Rover Discovery has an MSRP of $60,200, making it $9,000 more expensive than the 2025 Acura MDX, which starts at $51,200.

Which vehicle offers better fuel efficiency for daily driving?

The 2025 Acura MDX is the clear efficiency winner, achieving 22 MPG combined (19/26 city/highway) versus the Discovery's 20 MPG combined (19/23 city/highway).

Does the drivetrain configuration affect the driving dynamics?

Yes, the MDX comes standard with front-wheel drive, suggesting a focus on on-road manners, whereas the Discovery includes four-wheel drive, indicating more capability in adverse or low-traction conditions.

If cargo space is essential, which crossover provides more room?

The provided specifications only list the cargo capacity for the Acura MDX at 18.1 cu ft; the cargo capacity for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery is not specified in the available data.