2024 Acura MDX vs. Honda Pilot

Do you have a growing family in League City and your family vehicle needs an upgrade? Then, a three-row SUV could be the perfect fit for you! But between the 2024 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot, which model should you choose? Both SUVs are spacious and capable, but if you want the better of the two, then you will choose the Acura model. Find out the differences in the following 2024 Acura MDX vs. Honda Pilot guide before deciding which model to trade in your current ride for!

Honda Pilot vs. Acura MDX: Engine Specs

In terms of new Honda Pilot vs. Acura MDX engine specs, both SUVs’ standard engines provide similar power– with Acura MDX’s 3.5L V6 engine providing slightly more horsepower. However,  only the MDX offers an optional engine and its available 3.0L Twin-Scroll Turbo Aluminium-Alloy 6-Cylinder engine churns up to 355 hp! If you’d like more power on your The Woodlands drives, you can upgrade to the available engine in the MDX lineup but not the Pilot lineup. Here are the MDX vs. Pilot engine specs:

2024 Acura MDX

Standard 3.5L V6 Engine 

• 10-Speed Automatic Transmission with Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters
• 290 hp
• 267 lb-ft of Torque

Available 3.0L Twin-Scroll Turbo Aluminium-Alloy 6-Cylinder Engine

• 10-Speed Automatic Transmission with Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters
• 355 hp
• 354 lb-ft of Torque

2024 Honda Pilot

Standard 3.5L V6 Engine

• 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
• 285 hp
• 262 lb-ft of Torque

Honda Pilot vs. Acura MDX: Interior Features

What about the MDX vs. Pilot cabin? The Acura model stands out as it comes with elevated features from the base trim. While the Honda SUV offers respectable interior features as standard, the Acura SUV is the model you should choose if you want a better driving experience in The Woodlands. Take a look at the Acura MDX vs. Honda Pilot standard interior features below.

2024 Acura MDX

• Sport Seats with Leatherette-Trimmed Interior
• Front 12-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support
• Three-position Driver Seat Memory
• Heated Front Seats

2024 Honda Pilot

• Available Leather-Trimmed Seats
• Driver’s Seat with Six-Way Manual Adjustment
• Driver Seat Memory not available
• Available Front Seats

See the Acura MDX in Action at Sterling McCall Acura

After reading this MDX vs. Pilot guide, it’s time to head over to our Houston showroom for a test drive. Contact us to schedule an appointment, and be sure to take a look at our current specials as well!