2008 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2008 Acura MDX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 235 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura MDX | 2006 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Acura | Hyundai |
| Model | MDX | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 58 L |
