2010 Acura MDX vs. 2010 Jeep Patriot
To start off, both 2010 Acura MDX and 2010 Jeep Patriot 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 128 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 654 kg more than 2010 Jeep Patriot. 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 Jeep Patriot. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Patriot. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Patriot. 2010 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2010 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2010 Jeep Patriot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura MDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Acura MDX | 2010 Jeep Patriot | |
Make | Acura | Jeep |
Model | MDX | Patriot |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4409 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 51 L |