2010 Acura MDX vs. 2010 Acura TL

To start off, both 2010 Acura MDX and 2010 Acura TL were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Acura TL. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 376 kg more than 2010 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura TL. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura TL.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Acura MDX 2010 Acura TL
Make Acura Acura
Model MDX TL
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 280 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2064 kg 1688 kg
Vehicle Length 4867 mm 4966 mm
Vehicle Width 1994 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1732 mm 1453 mm
Wheelbase Size 2751 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 70 L


 

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