Acura MDX AWD vs Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid

Side-by-side comparison

Combined MPG
Acura MDX AWD
21 MPG
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
35 MPG
Engine
Acura MDX AWD
3.5L 6-Cylinder
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV
Transmission
Acura MDX AWD
Automatic 10-Speed
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
Automatic 6-Speed
Fuel Type
Acura MDX AWD
Premium Gasoline
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
Regular Gasoline
Drive
Acura MDX AWD
All-Wheel Drive
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
All-Wheel Drive
CO₂ (g/mi)
Acura MDX AWD
423
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
96
Annual Fuel Cost
Acura MDX AWD
$2,750
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
$1,250

Acura MDX AWD

The 2024 Acura MDX AWD is a small sport utility vehicle 4wd powered by a 3.5L 6-Cylinder engine with Automatic 10-Speed transmission. It achieves 21 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway) on premium...

Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid

The 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid is a small sport utility vehicle 4wd powered by a 1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV engine with Automatic 6-Speed transmission. It achieves 35 MPG combined (36 city / 35...

Comparison Summary

Mpg
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Engine
{"a":"3.5L 6-Cylinder","b":"1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV"}
Transmission
{"a":"Automatic 10-Speed","b":"Automatic 6-Speed"}
Fuel Type
{"a":"Premium Gasoline","b":"Regular Gasoline"}
Vehicle Class
{"a":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","b":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","same_class":true}
Drive
{"a":"All-Wheel Drive","b":"All-Wheel Drive"}
Co2
{"a":423,"b":96,"diff":340.6}
Annual Fuel Cost
{"a":2750,"b":1250,"diff":120}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which gets better gas mileage, Acura MDX AWD or Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid?

The Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid gets better fuel economy. The Acura MDX AWD gets 21 MPG combined while the Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid gets 35 MPG combined.

What engines do the Acura MDX AWD and Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid have?

The Acura MDX AWD has a 3.5L 6-Cylinder engine while the Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid has a 1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV engine.

Are the Acura MDX AWD and Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid in the same vehicle class?

Yes. The Acura MDX AWD is a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid is a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.