Compare the2026 Hyundai TucsonVS 2026 Acura ADX

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Hyundai Tucson achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, outperforming the Acura ADX which scored only an “Acceptable” in these critical safety features.

Both the Tucson and ADX have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Tucson has Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The ADX’s Rear Cross Traffic Monitor doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Tucson and the ADX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH moderate front offset crash tests on new cars. In this updated test, results indicate that the Tucson is safer than the ADX:

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Hyundai Tucson is safer than the ADX:

The Hyundai Tucson has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2026 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test, and a “Good” score in the revised vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention test. The ADX is not even a standard “Top Safety Pick” for 2026.

The Tucson comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The ADX’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Hyundai’s powertrain warranty covers the Tucson 4 years and 30,000 miles longer than Acura covers the ADX. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the ADX ends after only 6 years or 70,000 miles.

The Tucson’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the ADX’s (7 vs. 5 years).

There are over 3 times as many Hyundai dealers as there are Acura dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Tucson’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Tucson’s reliability 13 points higher than the ADX.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are better in initial quality than Acura vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 25 more problems per 100 vehicles, Acura is ranked 15th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than Acura With 27 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Hyundai higher than Acura.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Hyundai Tucson is faster than the Acura ADX:

On the EPA test cycle the Tucson FWD gets better fuel mileage than the ADX FWD (25 city/33 hwy vs. 26 city/31 hwy).

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Hyundai Tucson uses regular unleaded gasoline. The ADX requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Hyundai Tucson higher (6 out of 10) than the Acura ADX (5). This means the Tucson produces up to 6.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the ADX every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the Tucson’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the ADX:

The Tucson stops shorter than the ADX:

For better traction, the Tucson has larger tires than the ADX (235/65R17 vs. 225/55R18).

The Tucson has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The ADX’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

The Tucson’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The ADX doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Tucson’s wheelbase is 4 inches longer than on the ADX (108.5 inches vs. 104.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Tucson is 1.1 inches wider in the front and .8 inches wider in the rear than the track on the ADX.

The Tucson XRT AWD handles at .85 G’s, while the ADX A-Spec AWD pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

For greater off-road capability the Tucson has a greater minimum ground clearance than the ADX (8.3 vs. 7.3 inches), allowing the Tucson to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Tucson is 3.1 inches shorter than the ADX, making the Tucson easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Tucson has 10.9 cubic feet more passenger volume than the ADX (108.2 vs. 97.3).

The Tucson has 1.7 inches more front headroom, .5 inches more front hip room, 1 inch more front shoulder room, 1.5 inches more rear headroom, 3.6 inches more rear legroom, 6.5 inches more rear hip room and .8 inches more rear shoulder room than the ADX.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Tucson’s rear seats recline. The ADX’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Tucson has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the ADX with its rear seat up (38.7 vs. 24.4 cubic feet). The Tucson has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the ADX with its rear seat folded (74.8 vs. 55.1 cubic feet).

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the Tucson’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The ADX doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

The Tucson has a 2750 lbs. towing capacity. The ADX has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Tucson uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The ADX doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Tucson Limited has a standard heads-up display that projects speed in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The ADX doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The power windows standard on both the Tucson and the ADX have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Tucson is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The ADX prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

Both the Tucson and the ADX offer available heated front seats. The Tucson Limited also has standard heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the ADX.

Compared to the Acura ADX, the Hyundai Tucson eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its optional integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the rear view mirror.

Compared to the Acura ADX’s traditional radio, the Hyundai Tucson equipped with standard SiriusXM satellite radio provides an unmatched listening experience. Its extensive coverage guarantees consistent, crystal-clear reception across the continental U.S., and access to over 100 channels dedicated to a multitude of genres, including music, news, sports, talk shows, and comedy, many with only limited commercial breaks.

The Tucson Limited’s Remote Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Smart Park Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The ADX doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Hyundai Tucson and the Acura ADX, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Hyundai Tucson outsold the Acura ADX by almost 12 to one during 2025.