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 7.3 seconds for 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy. 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD has the higher listed output at 290 hp; 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is rated at 277 hp, a difference of 13 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy at 421 Nm and 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD at 380 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
2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy has the lower recorded consumption at 10.2 L/100km; 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD is listed at 10.4 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 510 litres versus 425 litres, a difference of 85 litres. Their listed towing capacities are equal at 2,268 kg. 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is 1 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
2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy has the lower listed starting price at $52,350, compared with $55,250 for 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.