2010 Acura MDX vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura MDX (300 HP) has 130 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 540 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
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2010 Acura MDX | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | MDX | Forester |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |