Volkswagen Touareg (2010 – 2014) vs Acura MDX (2010 – 2013): specs compared
The Volkswagen Touareg is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.0 L/100 km against 13.1 L/100 km. The Acura MDX is the lighter car, from 2,064 kg against 2,099 kg. At 4,867 mm, the Acura MDX is 71 mm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Touareg
2010 – 2014
|
Acura
MDX
2010 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2014 | 2010 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 379 hp | 305 hp |
| Torque | 361 – 800 Nm | 366 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 8.5 s | 7.3 s |
| Top speed | 206 – 241 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,796 mm | 4,867 mm |
| Width | 1,941 mm | 1,994 mm |
| Height | 1,709 mm | 1,732 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,893 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,099 – 2,297 kg | 2,064 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.