2000 Acura MDX vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2000 Acura MDX and 2000 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura MDX (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2000 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Acura MDX (346 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm). This means 2000 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. 2000 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Acura MDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Acura MDX | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | MDX | Golf |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4148 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1735 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2512 mm |