2009 Acura MDX vs. 2009 Acura TL
To start off, both 2009 Acura MDX and 2009 Acura TL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Acura MDX and 2009 Acura TL are equipped with a 3,664 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura MDX weights approximately 334 kg more than 2009 Acura TL.
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 (374 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura MDX | 2009 Acura TL | |
Make | Acura | Acura |
Model | MDX | TL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 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 | 1784 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |