2011 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Ford Edge
To start off, 2012 Ford Edge is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Acura MDX 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 15 more horse power than 2012 Ford Edge. (285 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura MDX weights approximately 224 kg more than 2012 Ford Edge. 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 2012 Ford Edge. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Edge. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Acura MDX | 2012 Ford Edge | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | MDX | Edge |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
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 | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4679 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1702 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |