Acura Vs. Honda Comparison: Brand, Models & Reliability
Honda vs. Acura: Which Vehicle Lineup Is the Best?
For new Honda vehicles, you can find:
- HR-V (subcompact SUV)
- CR-V (compact SUV)
- Passport (midsize SUV)
- Pilot (midsize three-row SUV)
- Civic (compact sedan or hatchback)
- Civic SI (compact sports sedan)
- Civic Type R (high-performance compact sports sedan)
- Accord (midsize sedan)
- Odyssey (minivan)
- Ridgeline (pickup truck)
- Prologue (upcoming all-electric midsize SUV)
The Acura vehicle lineup tailors the best of the Honda lineup with luxury and thrills, offering you the following models:
- RDX (equivalent to CR-V)
- MDX (equivalent to Pilot)
- Integra (equivalent to Civic SI)
- Integra Type S (equivalent to Civic Type R)
- TLX (equivalent to Accord)
- ZDX (upcoming – equivalent to Prologue)
While we'll give Honda the win for Acura vs. Honda model variety, quality should triumph over quantity. With the luxurious features, high-end materials, and powerful specs of Acura vehicles, we think that they regain the ground lost to Honda's volume.
Acura or Honda: Which Brand Delivers Better Specs and Features?
To get a sense of the specs and features between brands, review this chart that compares key Acura vs. Honda models:
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2024 Acura RDX |
2024 Honda CR-V |
2024 Acura Integra |
2024 Honda Civic SI |
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Class: |
Compact Luxury Crossover SUV |
Compact Crossover SUV |
Compact Sports Luxury Sedan |
Compact Sports Sedan |
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Engine: |
2.0L Turbo 4-Cyl w/ VTEC |
1.5L Turbo 4-Cyl w/ VTEC |
1.5L Turbo 4-Cyl w/ VTEC |
1.5L Turbo 4-Cyl w/ VTEC |
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Horsepower: |
272 |
190 |
200 |
200 |
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Torque: |
280 lb-ft |
179 lb-ft |
192 lb-ft |
192 lb-ft |
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Transmission: |
10-speed automatic w/ Sequential SportShift paddle shifters |
CVT |
CVT w/ paddle shifters / Available 6-Speed Manual |
6-Speed Manual |
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Drivetrain: |
SH-AWD |
FWD / Available AWD |
FWD |
FWD |
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EPA-Estimated MPG (City/Highway/Combined): |
Up to 21/27/231 |
27/32/291(w/ AWD) |
Up to 30/37/331 |
27/37/311 |
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Maximum Interior Cargo Volume: |
79.8 cu ft |
76.5 cu ft |
24.3 cu ft |
14.4 cu ft |
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Maximum Towing Capacity: |
1,500 lbs2 |
1,500 lbs3 |
Not Rated |
Not Rated |
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Standard Driver's Seat Upholstery, Adjustability, and Features: |
Leatherette - 12-way power w/ power lumbar and heating |
Cloth - Manual |
Leatherette - 8-way power w/ heating |
Cloth - Manual |
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Standard / Available Sound System: |
Acura Premium w/ 9 speakers / ELS STUDIO 3D w/ 16 speakers |
4 speakers / Bose® Premium w/ 12 speakers |
Acura Premium w/ 8 Speakers / ELS STUDIO 3D w/ 16 speakers |
7 speakers |
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Moonroof: |
Standard |
Available |
Standard |
Standard |
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Blind-Spot Monitoring: |
Standard |
Available |
Standard |
Standard |
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Low Speed Autonomous Emergency Braking: |
Standard |
Available |
Available |
Not Available |
