2008 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Audi A4
To start off, both 2008 Acura MDX and 2008 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 70 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 344 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 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura MDX | 2008 Audi A4 | |
Make | Acura | Audi |
Model | MDX | A4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |