2009 Acura MDX vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,663 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 353 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
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2009 Acura MDX | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | MDX | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3663 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0: 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |