2011 Acura MDX vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 2 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 24 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura MDX weights approximately 501 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. 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 2013 Volkswagen Passat. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura MDX | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | MDX | Passat |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1563 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4868 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1487 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2803 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
