2007 Acura MDX vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 160 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2007 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic 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 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | MDX | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |
