2009 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Acura MDX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V 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 144 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 140 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | MDX | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| 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 | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 58 L |
