2011 Acura MDX vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2011 Acura MDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Seat Exeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Seat Exeo would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2010 Seat Exeo. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura MDX weights approximately 664 kg more than 2010 Seat Exeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Seat Exeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Exeo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Exeo. 2011 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2010 Seat Exeo has manual transmission. 2010 Seat Exeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Acura MDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura MDX | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Acura | Seat |
| Model | MDX | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2642 mm |
