Comparison
Acura ZDX vs Tesla Model X
RWD vs Model X: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model X 352 mi vs 313 mi
Best value Acura ZDX $64,500 vs $114,990
Faster charging Tesla Model X 31 min vs 33 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model X $5,700 vs $4,950
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model X
352 mi vs 313 mi
Value winner
Acura ZDX
$206/mi vs $327/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model X
31 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model X
320 Wh/mi vs 370 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model X
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Acura ZDX | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | Model X |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 (better) | $114,990 |
| Range | 313 mi | 352 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh | 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh (better) | 96 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 6 (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 190 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 31 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 75 | 82.9 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 92 mi | 102 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 206 $/mi (better) | 327 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 155 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 29 cu ft (better) | 25 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,501 lb | 4,960 lb (better) |
Pick the Acura ZDX if…
- You want the lower price: $64,500 vs $114,990 to start, $50,490 less.
Pick the Tesla Model X if…
- You drive long days: 352 vs 313 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,950 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 6 seats (vs 5).
- You tow: rated for 4,960 lb vs 3,501 lb.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Availability: Acura ZDX production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock. Tesla Model X production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Acura ZDX vs Tesla Model X
| Charging mix | Acura ZDX | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi | 320 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,200 | $3,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,700 | $4,950 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,850 | $10,250 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Acura ZDX | Tesla Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 213 mi | 239 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 186 mi | 209 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 65 min | about 60 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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