Compare the2025 Acura ZDXVS 2025 Toyota bZ4X

Safety
Warranty
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics

Safety

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Both the ZDX and bZ4X have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The ZDX has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The bZ4X’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Acura ZDX achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Toyota bZ4X has not been tested.

Both the ZDX and the bZ4X have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, 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, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The Acura ZDX weighs 957 to 1786 pounds more than the Toyota bZ4X. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Acura ZDX is safer than the Toyota bZ4X:

	ZDX	bZ4X
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	23.3%	35.3%
Neck Stress	164 lbs.	240 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	140/142 lbs.	469/617 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	27%	37%

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 Acura ZDX is safer than the Toyota bZ4X:

	ZDX	bZ4X
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	55	103
Hip Force	163 lbs.	237 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	91	223
Spine Acceleration	35 G’s	46 G’s
Hip Force	295 lbs.	609 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	7 inches	9 inches
Hip Force	649 lbs.	899 lbs.

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

Warranty

The ZDX comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The bZ4X’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

Engine

The ZDX has more powerful engines than the bZ4X:

	Horsepower	Torque
ZDX A-Spec electric motor	358 HP	324 lbs.-ft.
ZDX A-Spec AWD electric motors	490 HP	437 lbs.-ft.
ZDX Type S electric motors	499 HP	544 lbs.-ft.
bZ4X electric motor	201 HP	196 lbs.-ft.
bZ4X electric motors	214 HP	248 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Motor Trend the ZDX A-Spec AWD electric motors is faster than the Toyota bZ4X electric motor:

	ZDX	bZ4X
Zero to 60 MPH	5.4 sec	6.7 sec
Quarter Mile	13.5 sec	15.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	99.7 MPH	89.9 MPH

As tested in Car and Driver the ZDX Type S electric motors is faster than the Toyota bZ4X (214 HP engine):

	ZDX	bZ4X
Zero to 60 MPH	4.3 sec	6.3 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	10 sec	18.5 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	4.4 sec	6.4 sec
Quarter Mile	12.7 sec	14.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	112 MPH	92 MPH
Top Speed	131 MPH	131 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

The ZDX can travel longer on a full charge than the bZ4X on a full charge:

			Miles
ZDX
	RWD	A-Spec Electric Motor	313 miles
	AWD	A-Spec Electric Motors	304 miles
		Type S Electric Motors	278 miles
bZ4X
	FWD	XLE Electric Motor	252 miles
		Limited Electric Motor	236 miles
	AWD	XLE Electric Motors	228 miles
		Limited/Nightshade Electric Motors	222 miles

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the ZDX Type S’ brake rotors are larger than those on the bZ4X:

	ZDX Type S	bZ4X
Front Rotors	15.3 inches	12.9 inches
Rear Rotors	13.5 inches	12.5 inches

The ZDX stops much shorter than the bZ4X:

	ZDX	bZ4X
70 to 0 MPH	168 feet	184 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	113 feet	125 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the ZDX has larger standard tires than the bZ4X (265/50R20 vs. 235/60R18). The ZDX Type S’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the bZ4X (275/40R22 vs. 235/60R18).

The ZDX A-Spec’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the bZ4X XLE’s standard 60 series tires. The ZDX Type S’ tires have a lower 40 series profile than the bZ4X Limited/Nightshade’s 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the ZDX A-Spec has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the bZ4X XLE. The ZDX Type S’ 22-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the bZ4X Limited/Nightshade.

The Acura ZDX’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Toyota bZ4X only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The ZDX has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The bZ4X doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires standard on the ZDX can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The bZ4X doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

Suspension and Handling

The ZDX offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The bZ4X’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the ZDX’s wheelbase is 9.6 inches longer than on the bZ4X (121.8 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the ZDX is 3.2 inches wider in the front and 2.9 inches wider in the rear than on the bZ4X.

The ZDX’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the bZ4X’s (56% to 44%). This gives the ZDX more stable handling and braking.

The ZDX Type S handles at .85 G’s, while the bZ4X Limited AWD pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The ZDX Type S executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.3 seconds quicker than the bZ4X Limited (25.1 seconds @ .75 average G’s vs. 27.4 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

Passenger Space

The ZDX has 11.7 inches more front hip room, 1.2 inches more front shoulder room, 4.1 inches more rear legroom, 21.5 inches more rear hip room and 2 inches more rear shoulder room than the bZ4X.

Cargo Capacity

The ZDX has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the bZ4X with its rear seat up (29.7 vs. 27.7 cubic feet). The ZDX has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the bZ4X with its rear seat folded (63 vs. 56.9 cubic feet).

Pressing a switch automatically lowers the ZDX’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The bZ4X doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

Towing

The ZDX has a 3500 lbs. towing capacity. The bZ4X has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the ZDX uses the Vehicle Stability Assist sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The bZ4X doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Servicing Ease

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Acura service is better than Toyota. J.D. Power ranks Acura 6th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 27% lower rating, Toyota is ranked 24th.

Ergonomics

When two different drivers share the ZDX, the memory seats make it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver and front passenger’s seat positions. The bZ4X doesn’t offer memory seats.

The ZDX Type S has a standard heads-up display that projects speed, warning, navigation instruction, infotainment and driver assistance information readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The ZDX’s standard Keyless Access System allows you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Smart Key System standard on the bZ4X doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The ZDX’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The bZ4X’s power window (except driver window) and power lock switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the ZDX has a standard rear wiper. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the ZDX to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The bZ4X doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

When the ZDX is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The bZ4X’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

Both the Acura ZDX and Toyota bZ4X offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The ZDX features standard power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the bZ4X’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

The ZDX has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the bZ4X.

The Acura ZDX has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the infotainment. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Toyota charges extra for Homelink® on the bZ4X.

The ZDX Type S has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

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