Comparison - Acura MDX A-Spec 2022 - vs - Cupra Formentor VZ5 2022

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
57,400
Updated: 
09 Dec 2020
$
47,515
Updated: 
15 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2022
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
7-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.50gals
14.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Lunar Silver Metallic
#8D919A
Platinum White Pearl
#F4F4F4
Performance Red Pearl
#971C30
Apex Blue Pearl
#022A72
Liquid Carbon Metallic
#666770
Majestic Black Pearl
#1C252D
Color: 
Petrol Blue Matte
#3E4E66
Magnetic Tech Matte
#7B7C81
Graphene Grey
#404143
Desire Red¹
#AE2323
Nevada White
#A3AABA
White
#EFEFEF

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Sharp styling,
surprisingly nimble chassis,
high-tech cabin.

Cons
Tight third row passenger space,
mediocre fuel economy ratings,
fussy infotainment touchpad.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Expressive shape
Swell ride and handling
Even more space
Type S performance and comfort
Strong in safety

Cons
Hybrid’s gone...
...and gas mileage remains mediocre
Third-row access is tight
Tetchy touchpad interface

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Pros
Strong range of engine options
Great interior style and quality
Genuinely good fun to drive for an SUV

Cons
Fairly limited personalisation options
Boot space isn't great
Some infotainment frustrations

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Very well equipped
Surefooted and grippy handling
Smart interior for the money

Cons
Not the quietest car at 70mph
Not quite as practical as some family SUVs
Fiddly dashboard controls

By: 
whatcar.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
19.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
25.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
V
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.50L
2.00L
Torque: 
267ft-lbs
at 4 700rpm
294ft-lbs
at 5 450rpm
Horsepower: 
290hp
at 6 200rpm
305hp
at 6 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
40.50Feet
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Multifunction leather steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Adaptive Cruise Control
Front, Rear And 3rd Row Cupholders
Keyless Ignition
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Sun Sensor
Leather Steering Wheel
Heated with gear shift paddles on DSG
Driving profile selection (Comfort, Sport, CUPRA, Individual)
Speed sensitive power steering

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
198.40in
175.10in
Width: 
78.70in
78.40in
Height: 
67.10in
59.40in
Ground Clearance: 
7.30in
Front Track: 
62.40in
Rear Track: 
61.30in
Wheel Base: 
113.80in
105.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.50
42.30
Rear Head Room: 
38.10
38.80
Front Leg Room: 
41.60in
Rear leg room: 
38.50in
Front Hip Room: 
59.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
61.90in
55.40in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
60.30in
53.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
95.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.10cu.ft
14.80cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.20degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.20degrees
Curb Weight: 
4534.00lbs
3265.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
Electrically adjustable, folding and heated door mirrors with memory function

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Premium Leather/Sueded Microfiber
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Heated front seats
Electrically adjustable with memory function for driver seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest
60/40 split rear bench seat with armrest and mechanical seat release

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Independent type McPherson - coil springs - hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Multilink axle, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Three zone climate control with control panel in rear
Illuminated interior front door sills
Dust/pollen filter
12V socket

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
12.3-inch wide full-HD center display
16 Total Speakers
1 Subwoofer(S)
710 Watts Stereo Output
USB Connection
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
1 2" Touchscreen Display
6 speakers,
2 front & 2 rear USB type C sockets
Wireless Apple Carplay, wired Android Auto
Wireless phone charger

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rain sensing wipers
Automatic dimming rear view mirror
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 X 9.0 In.
19 in
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Front ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
rear solid disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Front, Rear And Third Row Head Airbags
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Turn Signal Mirrors
Lane Assist
Driver alert system
(Forward collision warning with automatic braking
Hill hold control
Public e-call

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony, Premium leather/sueded microfiber
#0F0F0F
Red, Premium leather/sueded microfiber
#A02720