2006 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Acura MDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 23 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Acura MDX (340 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 73 L |
