Compare the2027 Honda CR-V VS 2026 Acura ADX

The CR-V has a standard Post-Collision Braking System, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The ADX doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the CR-V and the ADX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee 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, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available all-wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Honda CR-V is safer than the Acura ADX:

	CR-V	ADX
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	17.1%	31%
Neck Stress	181 lbs.	193 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	217/317 lbs.	267/276 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Honda CR-V is safer than the Acura ADX:

	CR-V	ADX
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	71	177
Spine Acceleration	51 G’s	62 G’s
Hip Force	613 lbs.	636 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	12 inches	12 inches

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

There are almost 4 times as many Honda dealers as there are Acura dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the CR-V’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 Honda CR-V’s reliability 11 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 Honda vehicles are better in initial quality than Acura vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Honda above average in initial quality. With 19 more problems per 100 vehicles, Acura is rated below 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 Honda vehicles are more reliable than Acura vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Honda above average in long-term dependability. With 48 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Acura is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2026 Auto Issue reports that Honda vehicles are more reliable than Acura vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Honda fourth in overall reliability. Acura is ranked 7th.

The CR-V Hybrid’s standard 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid produces 14 more horsepower (204 vs. 190) and 68 lbs.-ft. more torque (247 vs. 179) than the ADX’s 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Honda CR-V is faster than the Acura ADX:

	CR-V turbo 4 cyl.	CR-V Hybrid	ADX
Zero to 30 MPH	3.7 sec	3.3 sec	4 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	8.8 sec	8.4 sec	9.7 sec
Quarter Mile	17 sec	16.7 sec	17.6 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	86 MPH	84 MPH	84 MPH

On the EPA test cycle the CR-V gets better mileage than the ADX:

			MPG
CR-V
	FWD	2.0 4-cyl. Hybrid	43 city/36 hwy
		1.5 turbo 4-cyl.	28 city/33 hwy
	AWD	2.0 4-cyl. Hybrid	40 city/34 hwy
		TrailSport 2.0 4-cyl. Hybrid	38 city/33 hwy
		1.5 turbo 4-cyl.	27 city/31 hwy
ADX
	FWD	1.5 turbo 4-cyl.	26 city/31 hwy
	AWD	1.5 turbo 4-cyl.	25 city/30 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the CR-V Hybrid’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The ADX doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V higher (6 to 7 out of 10) than the Acura ADX (5). This means the CR-V produces up to 8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the ADX every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the CR-V Hybrid’s brake rotors are larger than those on the ADX:

	CR-V Hybrid	ADX
Front Rotors	12.6 inches	12.3 inches

The CR-V stops much shorter than the ADX:

	CR-V	ADX
70 to 0 MPH	163 feet	176 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	112 feet	124 feet	Motor Trend

For better traction, the CR-V has larger tires than the ADX (235/60R18 vs. 225/55R18).

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the CR-V’s wheelbase is 1.8 inches longer than on the ADX (106.3 inches vs. 104.5 inches).

The CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid handles at .85 G’s, while the ADX A-Spec AWD pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For greater off-road capability the CR-V has a greater minimum ground clearance than the ADX (8.2 vs. 7.3 inches), allowing the CR-V to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid is quieter than the ADX A-Spec AWD:

	CR-V	ADX
Full-Throttle	72 dB	78 dB

The CR-V has 8.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the ADX (106 vs. 97.3).

The CR-V has 1.6 inches more front headroom, 1.6 inches more front hip room, 1.3 inches more front shoulder room, .2 inches more rear headroom, 3.3 inches more rear legroom, 5.2 inches more rear hip room and .7 inches more rear shoulder room than the ADX.

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

The CR-V has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the ADX with its rear seat up (39.3 vs. 24.4 cubic feet). The CR-V has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the ADX with its rear seat folded (76.5 vs. 55.1 cubic feet).

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the CR-V. The ADX doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The CR-V has a 1500 lbs. towing capacity. The ADX has no towing capacity.

The CR-V uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The ADX uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The CR-V EX-L/Sport-L/Sport Touring Hybrid’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The ADX A-Spec’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

Compared to the Acura ADX’s traditional radio, the Honda CR-V EX-L/Sport-L/Sport Touring 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.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Honda CR-V and the Acura ADX, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Honda CR-V outsold the Acura ADX by over 20 to one during 2025.