2009 Acura MDX vs. 2009 Hyundai Azera
To start off, both 2009 Acura MDX and 2009 Hyundai Azera were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 66 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (234 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Azera.
Because 2009 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Azera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Azera.
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2009 Acura MDX | 2009 Hyundai Azera | |
Make | Acura | Hyundai |
Model | MDX | Azera |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |