2007 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, both 2007 Acura MDX and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP) has 144 more horse power than 2007 Acura MDX. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura MDX. 2007 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura MDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Acura MDX 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Acura Volkswagen
Model MDX Touareg
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV SUV
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 444 HP
Torque 373 Nm 600 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3250 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.5 L/100km 15.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 100 L


 

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