2013 Acura ZDX

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Rating6.9

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Midsize SUV
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$50,920
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Supremely luxurious cabin

Controversial styling

Adaptive Cruise Control has been discontinued

Loaded with tech features

Cramped rear row

Minor styling updates

Underwhelming power output

Specs & Features

$50,920

price

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

horsepower

270 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.7L 6cyl AWD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize SUV segment, the 2013 Acura ZDX Crossover is a direct competitor to the BMW X6, the Porsche Cayenne and the Mercedes-Benz M-Class. The ZDX starts off at an MSRP of $50,920, with a single trim in the lineup. It is offered with a 3.7L V6 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 300 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the ZDX manages a 0-60 of 7.3 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 19 MPG. 

Buying Advice

The the 2013 Acura ZDX Crossover is a unique offering in its segment. There is a single trim offered which comes well-equipped with features. The standard feature set includes front and rear parking sensors, a power liftgate, keyless ignition/entry, leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, driver memory settings, 8-way power front seats with heating and ventilation, and much more. 

Trims

    Base
    $50,920 onwards
    • 19-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof

Compare to similar cars

Price

$50,920

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.86

Horsepower

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque

270 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

Capacity

5

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$43,280- $54,805

Gasoline

7.81

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

7

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$46,800- $64,550

Gasoline

8.12

280 hp @ 4780 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

7

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$59,800- $70,400

Gasoline

7.95

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

4

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$47,500- $64,200

Gasoline

8.27

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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$37,330- $50,730

Gasoline

8.26

308 hp @ 6800 rpm

265 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm

5

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$41,250- $42,650

Gasoline

7.65

265 hp @ 6400 rpm

248 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

7

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$61,500

Gasoline

7.6

390 hp @ 6500 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$44,950- $53,400

Gasoline

7.36

325 hp

267 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$60,045- $86,345

Gasoline

7.35

375 hp @ 6500 rpm

375 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

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2013 Acura ZDX vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7 sec14.5 sec124 mph
    5.3 sec13.7 sec-
    5.7 sec14.4 sec-
    2013 BMW X5

    Ranked #3

    6.1 sec--
    6.43 sec13.5 sec165 mph
    6.5 sec15.1 sec-

    2013 Acura ZDX vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      16 mpg23 mpg19 mpg21 gal.336/483 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.370/518 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg18 gal.342/468 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg19.2 gal.345.6/480 mi.
      19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/462.5 mi.
      18 mpg23 mpg20 mpg27.7 gal.442.8/565.8 mi.

      2013 Acura ZDX vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        192.4 in.78.5 in.62.8 in.7.9 in.108.3 in.
        2013 Audi Q7

        Ranked #1

        200.3 in.78.1 in.68.4 in.8.1 in.118.2 in.
        196.4 in.77.2 in.67.8 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        2013 BMW X6

        Ranked #4

        192.1 in.78.1 in.66.5 in.8 in.115.5 in.
        191.6 in.78.5 in.68.2 in.8.2 in.108.3 in.
        191.3 in.75.9 in.66.1 in.7.1 in.113.6 in.

        2013 Acura ZDX vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2013 Acura ZDX

          Ranked #11

          27.5 cu.ft.91.2 cu.ft.69.6 cu.ft.
          38.2 cu.ft.132.7 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
          32.3 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.141.4 cu.ft.91.9 cu.ft.
          40 cu.ft.99.7 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
          45.2 cu.ft.124 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.

          2013 Acura ZDX vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            49.5 cu.ft.27.5 cu.ft.69.6 cu.ft.-
            67.4 cu.ft.30.8 cu.ft.67.4 cu.ft.-
            46 cu.ft.29.8 cu.ft.61.1 cu.ft.-
            1.8 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.1.8 cu.ft.-
            66.6 cu.ft.20.3 cu.ft.51 cu.ft.-
            122.9 cu.ft.38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-

            2013 Acura ZDX vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2013 Acura ZDX

              Ranked #12

              1500 lbs.830 lbs.4424 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1698 lbs.4475 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1484 lbs.5659 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1631 lbs.4751 lbs.
              2013 Audi Q7

              Ranked #3

              6600 lbs.1279 lbs.5291 lbs.
              6500 lbs.1295 lbs.5128 lbs.

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