2009 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Acura MDX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 377 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | MDX | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| 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 | 1852 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |
