2026–27 Acura ADX vs Honda HR-V: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the HR-V — it leads our weighted scorecard 2–1 across 4 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($26,600 vs $35,000). Choose the ADX if you want the most power (190 hp vs 158 hp).
Scorecard: ADX 1 pts · HR-V 2 pts across 4 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2026 ADX | 2027 HR-V | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $35,000 | $26,600 | HR-V |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | — | 62% | No data |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | Tie |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 190 hp | 158 hp | ADX |
| Cargo behind rear seats (1) | 24.4 cu ft | 24.4 cu ft | Tie |
| Standard seats (1) | — | 5 | No data |
| Median discount verified buyers got (1) | — | 5.1% off MSRP | No data |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | — | 5 | No data |
| Weighted points | 1 | 2 | HR-V |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: it's a wash — ADX 28 mpg vs HR-V 28 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Family. Families: it's a wash — ADX 24.4 cu ft vs HR-V 24.4 cu ft (cargo behind rear seats).
- Budget. Tight budgets: the HR-V — $26,600 vs $35,000 (starting MSRP).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
The ADX starts at $35,000 and tops out at $44,000; the HR-V runs $26,600 to $30,450 (manufacturer MSRP, before destination). Verified HR-V buyers paid a median 5.1% off MSRP across 38 deals; the CarWhere Index target is 7.9% off.
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- ADX: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- HR-V: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
Complaint rates are owner complaints filed with NHTSA divided by vehicles sold — a federal-data signal, not a survey score.
Specs side by side
| 2026 ADX | 2027 HR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $35,000 | $26,600 |
| Top-trim MSRP | $44,000 | $30,450 |
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 158 hp |
| Max torque | 179 lb-ft | 138 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 27–28 mpg | 27–28 mpg |
| Seats (standard / max) | — | 5 / 5 |
| Cargo behind rear seats | 24.4 cu ft | 24.4 cu ft |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Size
| ADX | HR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 179.8 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 63.8 in | 63.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.5 in | 104.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7 in |
Resale: 5-year value retained
There's no 5-year retention figure for the ADX yet. A 5-year-old (2021) HR-V lists for a median $19,428 — 62% of today's median new price of $31,350.
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- See 25,241 new 2027 Honda HR-Vs for sale →Median listed price $31,800 · updated Nov 7, 2026
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FAQ
Is the ADX better than the HR-V?
On our data, no — the HR-V comes out ahead. Our pick: the HR-V — it leads our weighted scorecard 2–1 across 4 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($26,600 vs $35,000). Choose the ADX if you want the most power (190 hp vs 158 hp).
Which is more reliable, the ADX or the HR-V?
We only rank reliability by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold, and that rate isn't available for both models yet.
Which holds its value better, the ADX or the HR-V?
We don't have a 5-year retention figure for both models.
Which is cheaper, the ADX or the HR-V?
The HR-V starts lower: $26,600 vs $35,000 starting MSRP (before destination).
Which has better gas mileage, the ADX or the HR-V?
It's a wash: 28 mpg vs 28 mpg best EPA combined.
How we score
Each category compares one published number per model and counts only when both models have it. The winner earns the category weight; results inside the tie band earn nothing. Our pick has more weighted points; level points fall back to more category wins, then the reliability winner, then the price winner.
- Starting MSRP: lower wins; tie within 3%.
- NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold: lower wins; tie within 15%.
- 5-year value retained: higher wins; tie within 2 points.
- Best EPA combined: higher wins; tie within 1 mpg (3 MPGe).
- Most horsepower available: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Max towing: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Cargo behind rear seats: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Standard seats: higher wins; tie same count.
- Median discount verified buyers got: higher wins; tie within 0.5 points.
- Recalls, 2023–2025 model years: lower wins; tie within 1.
Towing weighs 2 for pickups and 1 otherwise; seating is only scored between SUVs and minivans, using standard (never optional) seats. Sources: automaker spec pages and order guides; EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns against published US sales; median used asking prices across active US dealer listings from licensed vehicle-data providers; verified buyer-submitted deal sheets for discounts.
Cite this page: CarWhere, "2026–27 Acura ADX vs Honda HR-V: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/acura-adx-vs-honda-hr-v, updated November 8, 2026.