Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.0 seconds, compared with 8.2 seconds for 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD. 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec has the higher listed output at 340 hp; 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD is rated at 265 hp, a difference of 75 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec at 440 Nm and 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD at 350 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
2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec carries the longer listed range at 502 km, against 70 km for 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD. 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 190 kW, compared with 50 kW. 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
2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 708 litres versus 540 litres, a difference of 168 litres. 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec carries the higher towing rating at 1,588 kg, while 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD is listed at 1,350 kg. 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec is 445 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 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the lower listed starting price at $39,990, compared with $64,500 for 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec. 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec 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.