2020 Acura MDX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.0s
- SH-AWD, 290 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 43% of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: top 45% of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH-AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,239 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $46,500 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,264 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $51,500 |
| SH-AWD 6-Passenger w/Technology/Entertainment Pkg | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,266 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $53,500 |
| SH-AWD 7-Passenger w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,275 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $55,000 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,303 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $58,250 |
| SH-AWD PMC Edition | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,303 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $61,750 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology & A-Spec Pkgs AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,275 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| SH-AWD w/Technology & Entertainment Pkgs AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,266 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| SH-AWD 7-Passenger w/Advance/Entertainment Pkg | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,350 lb | 133 | 15.0 | 6.1 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $60,250 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance & Entertainment Pkgs AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,350 lb | 133 | 15.0 | 6.1 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,032 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 6.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $44,500 |
| FWD 7-Passenger w/Technology Pkg | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,054 lb | 143 | 14.0 | 6.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $49,500 |
| Technology Pkg FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,054 lb | 143 | 14.0 | 6.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | N/A |
| FWD 6-Passenger w/Advance Pkg | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,090 lb | 142 | 14.1 | 6.4 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $56,250 |
| Advance Pkg FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,090 lb | 142 | 14.1 | 6.4 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | N/A |
| FWD with Technology Package | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,054 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $49,500 |
| SH-AWD with Technology Package | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,275 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $51,500 |
| Sport Hybrid SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 321 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $53,000 |
| SH-AWD with Technology and Entertainment Package | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,275 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $53,500 |
| SH-AWD with Technology and A-SPEC Package | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,275 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $55,000 |
| FWD with Advance Package | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,054 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $56,250 |
| SH-AWD with Advance Package | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,275 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $58,250 |
| Sport Hybrid SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 321 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $59,750 |
| SH-AWD with Advance and Entertainment Package | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,275 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $60,250 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 290 hp | FWD | $44,500 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 2 | 321 hp | Sport Hybrid SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD | $53,000 | +$8,500 | $1,422 | -$247 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 22 | FWD | $44,500 | 6.0 s |
| 7-speed DCT | 2 | Sport Hybrid SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD | $53,000 | N/A |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the FWD: 290 hp, 23 mpg, $44,500. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander | XLE FWD | 295 hp | 24 mpg | $39,600 | 6.4 s |
| Ford Explorer | Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | 318 hp | 25 mpg | $40,615 | 7.7 s |
| MINI Countryman | John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $41,400 | 4.9 s |
| BMW X2 | M35i AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $46,450 | 4.7 s |
| Lexus RX | RX 450h AWD | 308 hp | 30 mpg | $46,800 | 7.9 s |
| Jaguar F PACE | 30t Premium AWD | 296 hp | 24 mpg | $50,800 | 5.8 s |
MDX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Acura MDX: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Acura MDX.
| Measure | 2020 Acura MDX | 2020 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SH-AWD | LX AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.0 s | 6.2 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 280 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,239 lb | 4,217 lb |
| hp per ton | 137 | 133 |
| lb per hp | 14.6 | 15.1 |
| MSRP | $46,500 | $33,650 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree