COMPETITIVE COMPARISON

2025

ADX

2025

Volvo XC40

Exterior Competitive Points

Big Style in a Right-Sized Package.

Acura loaded every ADX with eye-catching, statement-making details.

  • LED headlights with auto on/off
  • Chicane™ LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
  • Chicane™ LED taillights.
  • Diamond Pentagon grille with aggressive mesh
  • Purposeful rear haunches
  • Functional aerodynamics

That’s a lot for your money.
ADX base MSRP: $35,000
XC40 base MSRP: $41,945

Turbocharged Exhilaration

The ADX is precision crafted to perform, delivering both thrills and efficiency.

  • 1.5-liter, 190-hp turbocharged engine
  • Linear, nimble handling thanks to electric power steering (EPS)
  • Selectable drive modes (Snow, Comfort, Normal, Sport)
  • Paddle shifters for more control and driver engagement
  • 28 mpg EPA combined mileage vs. XC40 26 mpg combined

26 city/31 highway/28 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 25 city/30 highway/27 combined mpg rating for AWD trims. Based on 2025 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

Agility Rules

The ADX is significantly lighter than the XC40, enhancing the Acura’s crisp, light handling.

  • Acura ADX: 3,369 lbs.
  • Volvo XC40: 3,801 lbs.

Interior Competitive Points

Wireless Wins

No tangles for you to deal with in the ADX.

  • ADX features standard wireless Apple CarPlay®49 and Android Auto™50 compatibility
  • The XC40 only offers wired connections

Driver-Centric Cockpit

The ADX offers a more engaging, tactile experience

  • ADX provides a smart mix of touch-screen control and physical knobs and switches
  • XC40 is less intuitive, with most settings being accessed only through the touchscreen

Cruise with Confidence

ADX has standard adaptive cruise control (ACC) with low-speed follow. It’s available on XC40, but it doesn’t feature low-speed follow.

  • ACC is part of the standard AcuraWatch™ suite of safety and driver assistive technologies
  • Helps maintain a set interval from a vehicle detected