Ford Explorer (2010 – 2015) vs Acura MDX (2010 – 2013): specs compared

The Acura MDX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 290 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 188 km/h. The Ford Explorer uses less fuel, from 10.2 L/100 km against 13.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,009 kg against 2,064 kg. At 5,006 mm, the Ford Explorer is 139 mm longer than the Acura MDX.

Specification Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2010 – 2015 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2010 – 2013
Overview
Origin United States Japan
Documented years 2010 – 2015 2010 – 2013
Body style — —
Variants 3 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD · AWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 241 – 294 hp 305 hp
Torque 346 – 366 Nm 366 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.3 – 9.3 s 7.3 s
Top speed 182 – 188 km/h 220 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 10.2 – 12.4 L/100 km 13.1 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 5,006 mm 4,867 mm
Width 2,291 mm 1,994 mm
Height 1,788 mm 1,732 mm
Wheelbase 2,860 mm 2,751 mm
Curb weight 2,009 – 2,045 kg 2,064 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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