2012 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Acura MDX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura MDX weights approximately 514 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Acura MDX | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | MDX | Touran |
Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |