2009 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura MDX would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 269 kg more than 2009 Acura MDX.
Because 2009 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. 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, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura MDX. (374 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura MDX | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | MDX | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 87 L |