2006 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Audi S4
To start off, both 2006 Acura MDX and 2006 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Acura MDX. (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi S4 weights approximately 1 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Audi S4 (411 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura MDX. (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura MDX | 2006 Audi S4 | |
Make | Acura | Audi |
Model | MDX | S4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 339 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 63 L |