2026 Acura ADX vs 2026 Honda HR-V

The 2026 Acura ADX costs more at launch and gives you stronger turbocharged power, premium equipment choices and longer basic and powertrain warranties. The 2026 Honda HR-V has a lower launch price and uses regular fuel. Their combined EPA ratings match drivetrain for drivetrain, and both carry 5-star NHTSA overall ratings.

For Central Indiana shoppers comparing small SUVs, the ADX is Acura’s entry compact SUV and the HR-V is Honda’s subcompact SUV. Browse our new Acura inventory as you consider which ADX equipment matters to you.

At a Glance

The table below sets the two side by side on price, power, fuel, size, safety ratings and warranty.

Comparison	2026 Acura ADX	2026 Honda HR-V
Starting MSRP at Launch, FWD, excluding destination	$35,000	$26,200
Engine	Turbocharged inline 4-cylinder	Inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower and torque	190 hp at 6,000 rpm; 179 lb-ft at 1,700–5,000 rpm	158 hp at 6,500 rpm; 138 lb-ft at 4,200 rpm
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive
EPA combined fuel economy, FWD / AWD	28 / 27 mpg	28 / 27 mpg
Fuel	Premium recommended	Regular required
Length	185.8 inches	179.8 inches
Cargo	Standard/max figures vary by trim	Seat-up/down figures are consistent across trims
NHTSA overall rating	5 stars, FWD and AWD	5 stars, FWD and AWD
Basic limited warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles	3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain limited warranty	6 years / 70,000 miles	5 years / 60,000 miles
Strengths and buyer fit	More power across the lineup; upper trims suit shoppers seeking ventilated seats or premium audio	Lower launch prices throughout the lineup; regular fuel suits shoppers who want to avoid a premium-fuel recommendation

Price and Trims

The 2026 ADX’s higher launch prices come with different equipment choices from the 2026 HR-V’s. The trim prices below are manufacturer’s suggested retail prices at launch, excluding destination. Trims in the same row do not have equivalent equipment.

2026 Acura ADX trim	MSRP at Launch, FWD / AWD	What It Adds	2026 Honda HR-V trim	MSRP at Launch, FWD / AWD	What It Adds
ADX	$35,000 / $37,000	Leatherette-trimmed seats	LX	$26,200 / $27,700	17-inch Pewter Gray alloy wheels
ADX A-Spec	$38,000 / $40,000	Ventilated front seats; one-touch power panoramic moonroof	Sport	$28,000 / $29,500	18-inch Gloss Black alloy wheels; heated front seats
ADX A-Spec with Advance Package	$42,000 / $44,000	Leather-trimmed seats; Bang & Olufsen premium sound system with 15 speakers	EX-L	$30,050 / $31,550	Leather-trimmed seats; driver’s seat with 8-way power adjustment; one-touch power moonroof with tilt

The base rows identify starting equipment; the remaining rows highlight additions as you move up each lineup.

Powertrain and Fuel Economy

Every 2026 ADX trim has the same turbocharged engine, so moving up the Acura lineup changes equipment without changing rated output. Every 2026 HR-V trim also shares its engine.

The engine figures and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates below match front-wheel drive (FWD) against FWD and all-wheel drive (AWD) against AWD.

Specification	2026 Acura ADX	2026 Honda HR-V
Engine	1.5-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder	2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower	190 hp at 6,000 rpm	158 hp at 6,500 rpm
Torque	179 lb-ft at 1,700–5,000 rpm	138 lb-ft at 4,200 rpm
Transmission	Continuously variable transmission with paddle shifters	Continuously variable transmission
Available AWD system	AWD with Intelligent Control System	Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System
FWD EPA mpg, city/highway/combined	26 / 31 / 28	26 / 32 / 28
AWD EPA mpg, city/highway/combined	25 / 30 / 27	25 / 30 / 27
Fuel	Premium unleaded, 91 octane recommended	Regular unleaded required

The ADX makes more power while matching the HR-V’s combined EPA estimate, drivetrain for drivetrain. The Honda has a small highway-rating advantage with FWD, along with its regular-fuel requirement.

If AWD is part of your Central Indiana shopping criteria, both vehicles offer it throughout their trim lineups. You can choose the equipment you want without having to reach an upper trim for AWD.

Size and Cargo

The 2026 ADX has a longer body than the 2026 HR-V, but that difference does not establish a cargo advantage.

These dimensions compare exterior size directly; passenger volume names the trims, and the cargo rows retain each manufacturer’s measurement wording.

Measurement	2026 Acura ADX	2026 Honda HR-V
Length	185.8 inches	179.8 inches
Width	72.5 inches	72.4 inches
Wheelbase	104.5 inches	104.5 inches
Passenger volume by trim	ADX: 97.3 cu ft; A-Spec and A-Spec with Advance Package: 96 cu ft	LX and Sport: 98.7 cu ft; EX-L: 97.3 cu ft
Cargo, ADX and A-Spec / HR-V LX, Sport and EX-L	24.4 cu ft standard / 55.1 cu ft max	24.4 cu ft seat up / 55.1 cu ft seat down
Cargo, ADX A-Spec with Advance Package / HR-V EX-L	23.2 cu ft standard / 53.9 cu ft max	Same seat-up/down figures as other HR-V trims

Acura and Honda describe cargo space differently. Acura’s figure follows an industry cargo-measuring standard and includes applicable floor space between rows with seats forward-most and upright. Honda gives seat-up/seat-down figures without naming a measuring standard. The equal-looking numbers are therefore not a like-for-like comparison.

The HR-V’s shorter body is the useful distinction if garage length is tight. For the ADX, check the exact trim’s cargo area with the luggage or other bulky items you carry.

Safety Ratings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides the overall ratings below. NHTSA rates the 2026 Acura ADX 5 stars overall. NHTSA rates the 2026 Honda HR-V 5 stars overall. The overall rating does not pick a winner. Ratings can change as NHTSA publishes new results, so check NHTSA.gov for the latest.

These overall ratings apply to both FWD and AWD versions.

Rating	2026 Acura ADX	2026 Honda HR-V
NHTSA overall	5 stars	5 stars

Warranty

Measured in years and miles, the 2026 ADX's basic and powertrain coverage runs longer than the 2026 HR-V's.

The comparison below covers basic and powertrain warranty limits.

Warranty	2026 Acura ADX	2026 Honda HR-V
Basic limited warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles	3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain limited warranty	6 years / 70,000 miles	5 years / 60,000 miles

Consider both measures against how long you plan to keep the vehicle and how much you drive.

Try the ADX at Ed Martin Acura

You can schedule an ADX test drive with us. Our north-metro location is at 96th and Keystone, on the Marion/Hamilton county line just south of Carmel.

Bring your usual passengers and check their seating comfort before the drive. Try the HR-V separately at a Honda dealer so you can compare your impressions.

As you consider an Acura, check our new Acura specials for offers.

When you’re ready to take the next step toward an Acura, you can apply for financing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the lower starting price, the 2026 ADX or HR-V?

The 2026 HR-V LX FWD had a starting MSRP at launch of $26,200. The 2026 ADX FWD launched at $35,000. Both figures exclude destination.

Does the ADX require premium gas?

Premium unleaded rated at 91 octane is recommended for the 2026 ADX. The 2026 HR-V requires regular unleaded.

Does the ADX use more fuel than the HR-V?

Their EPA combined ratings match by drivetrain: 28 mpg with FWD and 27 mpg with AWD. The fuel recommendation differs, so equal combined mpg does not mean the same fuel expense.

Is the ADX bigger than the HR-V?

The 2026 ADX is longer, at 185.8 inches versus 179.8 inches for the HR-V. Their wheelbases match, and the different cargo measurement bases prevent a direct cargo-capacity verdict.

Can I get AWD without choosing the top trim?

Yes. Both the 2026 Acura ADX and 2026 Honda HR-V offer AWD on every trim.

Is the ADX safer than the HR-V?

Both have NHTSA overall ratings of 5 stars for FWD and AWD. That overall rating does not identify either vehicle as safer. Check NHTSA.gov and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) at IIHS.org for the latest ratings.

Which has the longer warranty?

The ADX, on both the basic and the powertrain terms. Its basic warranty is 4 years/50,000 miles versus the HR-V’s 3 years/36,000 miles; powertrain terms are 6 years/70,000 miles versus 5 years/60,000 miles.

Can I drive both here?

We can set up an ADX test drive here at our store. The HR-V is sold at Honda dealers, so plan to drive it there too and compare back to back.

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