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 7.0 seconds for 2025 Toyota 4Runner i-FORCE MAX. 2025 Toyota 4Runner i-FORCE MAX has the higher listed output at 326 hp; 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD is rated at 290 hp, a difference of 36 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Toyota 4Runner i-FORCE MAX at 630 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
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 Toyota 4Runner i-FORCE MAX provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 680 litres versus 425 litres, a difference of 255 litres. 2025 Toyota 4Runner i-FORCE MAX carries the higher towing rating at 2,722 kg, while 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD is listed at 2,268 kg. 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD is 129 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 Toyota 4Runner i-FORCE MAX has the lower listed starting price at $42,890, compared with $55,250 for 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec SH-AWD. 2025 Toyota 4Runner i-FORCE MAX 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.