2010 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Toyota Prius V
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius V is newer by 2 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 @ 6300 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Prius V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 579 kg more than 2012 Toyota Prius V. 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 2012 Toyota Prius V. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura MDX | 2012 Toyota Prius V | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Prius V |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |
