2006 Acura MDX vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Acura MDX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura MDX (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 940 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX.
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, 2006 Acura MDX (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | MDX | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |
