2007 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson

To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura MDX 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 127 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.

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 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Acura MDX 2008 Hyundai Tucson
Make Acura Hyundai
Model MDX Tucson
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3664 cc 2648 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 241 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 10 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 13.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 65 L


 

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