2007 Acura MDX vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 6 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 24 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
Because 2007 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen CC. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura MDX | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | MDX | CC |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2711 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
