2007 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2007 Acura MDX and 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2007 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (550 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura MDX | 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | MDX | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |