2008 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Audi A6
To start off, both 2008 Acura MDX and 2008 Audi A6 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 48 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 310 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura MDX | 2008 Audi A6 | |
Make | Acura | Audi |
Model | MDX | A6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |