The three-row premium SUV segment features some of the toughest competition in the automotive industry. Within the available inventory at Sterne Acura, that spot is held by the current Acura MDX. A comparison between the 2025 Acura MDX vs. 2025 Audi Q7 will reveal some very interesting points to our customers. Independent experts have praised the 2025 MDX for its generous cargo bay, engaging handling profile and a seemingly endless list of features. Let’s take a closer look at both platforms.
| 2025 Acura MDX | 2025 Audi Q7 | |
| Horsepower/Torque (lb.-ft) | 290 / 267 | 261 / 273 |
| Fuel Economy (L/100 km) | 12.6 / 9.4 | 11.8 / 10.7 |
| Legroom (mm) | 1,057 / 977 / 738 | 1,059 / 985 / 741 |
| Max. Cargo Volume (L) | 2,690 | 1,971 |
Design
Passenger Space
Every crossover SUV on the planet is evaluated on how many people it can hold comfortably and safely. Both SUVs have three rows of seats that can hold seven people. Additionally, both vehicles have very similar dimensions for legroom for each passenger.
Cargo Volume
The same space that moves people is easily converted into cargo space in the Acura MDX. When the Acura SUV’s interior is properly configured, there can be up to 2,690 litres of cargo volume. This figure easily outpaces the 1,971 litres of cargo volume offered by the Audi Q7.
Performance
Engine Menu
Most versions of the 2025 MDX use a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre, V-6 engine making 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque. The top Type S™ Ultra trim uses a twin-scroll turbocharged 3.0-litre, V-6 engine that produces 355 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. Audi uses similar engines in the Q7 lineup, but not all of them can match the output of the MDX.
Fuel Economy
Even though the base engine used by the 2025 Acura MDX makes more horsepower and torque than the corresponding Q7 platform and can still post very similar fuel economy scores of 12.6 L/100 km in the city and 9.4 L/100 km.
Technology
Connected Devices
The Precision Cockpit™ design language used by Acura defines the driving experience offered by the 2025 MDX. A 12.3-inch touchscreen interface is home to cutting-edge technology like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Google Built-In. The Q7 offers a 10-inch touchscreen as well as access to similar smartphone apps.
Safety
While both SUVs offer its automaker’s suite of comprehensive safety systems, the AcuraWatch® sensors make a good case for being the best on the market. AcuraWatch® includes:
- Lane Keeping Assist System
- Forward Collision Warning
- Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Low-Speed Follow
- Road Departure Mitigation System
- Collision Mitigation Braking System
- Cross Traffic Monitoring
- Blind Spot Information System
- Traffic Sign Recognition
Now is a great time to learn more about the 2025 Acura MDX. Make an appointment with a Sterne Acura product expert to schedule a personalized test drive or start the pre-ordering process for the latest Acura MDX. When you finish working on the final paperwork, don’t forget to stop by the Sterne Acura Service Department to schedule your new SUV’s first round of recommended maintenance.