2009 Acura MDX vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 4 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 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 72 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (228 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 257 kg more than 2009 Acura MDX.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (292 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 2109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |
