2007 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Acura MDX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (238 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2007 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura MDX | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | MDX | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 62 L |
