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 4,163 cc, 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (330 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2008 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 A6 (421 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 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 A6 | |
Make | Acura | Audi |
Model | MDX | A6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4163 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |