2013 Acura ILX vs. 2013 Acura MDX
To start off, both 2013 Acura ILX and 2013 Acura MDX were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2013 Acura ILX. (198 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura ILX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura MDX weights approximately 722 kg more than 2013 Acura ILX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Acura ILX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura ILX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura ILX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Acura ILX | 2013 Acura MDX | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | ILX | MDX |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 8 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 2069 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1794 mm | 2238 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1412 mm | 1733 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.6 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
