Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vs Cadillac XT5 (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$110
- MDX Sport Hybrid: 53 hp more, 27.9 cu ft more cargo.
- XT5: 1 mpg better, 0.5 in more rear legroom.
- MDX Sport Hybrid wins 6 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | MDX Sport Hybrid | XT5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $45,495 | $45,385 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 237 hp | MDX Sport Hybrid |
| Torque | N/A | 258 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | XT5 |
| Cargo, max | 90.9 cu ft | 63.0 cu ft | MDX Sport Hybrid |
| Cargo, seats up | 43.4 cu ft | 30.2 cu ft | MDX Sport Hybrid |
| Rear legroom | 38.5 in | 39.0 in | XT5 |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | About the same |
| Length | 196.2 in | 189.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | N/A | 74.9 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 4,285 lb | 3,915 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 1,000 lb | MDX Sport Hybrid |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | MDX Sport Hybrid |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.8 in | XT5 |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6 s estimate | 7.6 s published | MDX Sport Hybrid |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | N/A | N/A |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| MDX Sport Hybrid FWD 7-Passenger $44,500 | XT5 Luxury FWD $44,095 | $405 |
| XT5 Luxury FWD $44,095 | MDX Sport Hybrid FWD 7-Passenger $44,500 | $405 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | MDX Sport Hybrid | XT5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $45,495 | $45,385 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $55,512 | $54,985 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: MDX Sport Hybrid wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | XT5 | 4% |
| Power | MDX Sport Hybrid | 18% |
| Space | MDX Sport Hybrid | 31% |
| Towing | MDX Sport Hybrid | 71% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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