Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.2 seconds, compared with 10.4 seconds for 2025 Hyundai Kona 1.6 GDi HEV Executive. 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD has the higher listed output at 290 hp; 2025 Hyundai Kona 1.6 GDi HEV Executive is rated at 141 hp, a difference of 149 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD at 380 Nm and 2025 Hyundai Kona 1.6 GDi HEV Executive at 265 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Hyundai Kona 1.6 GDi HEV Executive provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 466 litres versus 425 litres, a difference of 41 litres. 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD carries the higher towing rating at 2,268 kg, while 2025 Hyundai Kona 1.6 GDi HEV Executive is listed at 750 kg. 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD is 644 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Hyundai Kona 1.6 GDi HEV Executive has the lower listed starting price at $28,750, compared with $55,250 for 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD. 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.