Competitive Comparisons

2025 Acura MDX vs 2025 Genesis GV80

Exterior Competitive Points

Simply Stunning

The MDX A-Spec® Package makes a high-performance statement.

  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • Exterior with more swagger
  • Details with extra edge
  • Wider wheels and tires
  • A-Spec® badging

Zero Delay Power

MDX moves – right now – thanks to a big V-6.

  • MDX has a 3.5-liter V-6
  • GV80 has a 2.5-liter inline 4
  • Feel the difference at every stop sign

When you drive MDX: Notice that there’s no hesitation pulling away from a stop.


A Perfect 10

MDX’s slick standard 10-speed automatic bends performance and efficiency.

  • Wide-ratio gearing
  • Quick acceleration and easy cruising
  • GV80 has an 8-speed transmission

When you drive MDX: Feel the quick acceleration and relaxed cruising courtesy of the V-6 and 10 speeds.

Play Your ACE

MDX features the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure.

  • Network of connected structural elements
  • Helps reduce forces transferred to passenger compartment in a frontal crash
  • Distributes frontal crash energy more evenly

Interior Competitive Points

MDX A-Spec = Awesome

Expressive features put a double dose of “sport” in this sport utility vehicle.

  • Stainless-steel sport pedals
  • Leather and Ultrasuede® trim
  • A-Spec® steering wheel
  • Front sport seats
  • Geometric-patterned brushed-aluminum trim

A Touch Is All It Takes

MDX’s amazingly simple one-touch third-row access makes boarding a cinch.

  • Press the illuminated button and simply step in
  • GV80 is less intuitive
  • Why wrestle with seats?
When you drive MDX: Don’t forget to try out the easy one-button third-row access.

The Lap of Luxury

Versatile second row offers the ultimate in connected comfort.

  • First-class second-row seating
  • 40/20/40 seating
  • Sliding/reclining/available heating
  • Dual USB ports
  • Easily removable center section
  • Standard on MDX/not available on GV80

Room with a View

MDX’s power Panoramic Moonroof brings the outside world inside.

  • Adds a spacious feeling to the interior
  • Standard on MDX/extra cost on GV80