2004 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2004 Acura MDX and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2004 Acura MDX. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 498 kg more than 2004 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura MDX | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | MDX | Touareg |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 600 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 2544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 22.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 100 L |