Acura MDX AWD vs Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD

Side-by-side comparison

Choosing between Acura MDX AWD and Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD depends on your specific needs and priorities. Overall, Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD leads in 3 out of 3 comparable metrics, while Acura MDX AWD has the edge in 0.

When it comes to combined mpg, Acura MDX AWD offers 21 MPG compared to Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD's 36 MPG. When it comes to engine, Acura MDX AWD offers 3.5L 6-Cylinder compared to Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD's 2.5L 4-Cylinder. When it comes to transmission, Acura MDX AWD offers Automatic 10-Speed compared to Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD's Automatic 6-Speed.

Below is a detailed side-by-side breakdown to help you make an informed decision between these two cars.

Combined MPG
Acura MDX AWD
21 MPG
Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD
36 MPG
Engine
Acura MDX AWD
3.5L 6-Cylinder
Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD
2.5L 4-Cylinder
Transmission
Acura MDX AWD
Automatic 10-Speed
Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD
Automatic 6-Speed
Fuel Type
Acura MDX AWD
Premium Gasoline
Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD
Premium Gasoline
Drive
Acura MDX AWD
All-Wheel Drive
Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD
All-Wheel Drive
CO₂ (g/mi)
Acura MDX AWD
423
Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD
87
Annual Fuel Cost
Acura MDX AWD
$2,750
Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD
$1,600

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...

Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD

The 2024 Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD is a small sport utility vehicle 4wd powered by a 2.5L 4-Cylinder engine with Automatic 6-Speed transmission. It achieves 36 MPG combined (38 city / 33 highway) on...

Comparison Summary

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Engine
3.5L 6-Cylinder vs 2.5L 4-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 10-Speed vs Automatic 6-Speed
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline vs Premium Gasoline
Vehicle Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD vs Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drive
All-Wheel Drive vs All-Wheel Drive
Co2
423 vs 87
Annual Fuel Cost
2750 vs 1600

Frequently Asked Questions

Which gets better gas mileage, Acura MDX AWD or Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD?

The Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD gets better fuel economy. The Acura MDX AWD gets 21 MPG combined while the Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD gets 36 MPG combined.

What engines do the Acura MDX AWD and Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD have?

The Acura MDX AWD has a 3.5L 6-Cylinder engine while the Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD has a 2.5L 4-Cylinder engine.

Are the Acura MDX AWD and Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD in the same vehicle class?

Yes. The Acura MDX AWD is a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD is a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.