2011 Acura MDX vs. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 103 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura MDX weights approximately 520 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. 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 Tiguan. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Acura MDX | 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | MDX | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 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 | 1544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4427 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1809 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1683 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |