2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Acura MDX
In comparing the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban's and the 2011 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2011 Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban's and the 2011 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the 2011 Acura MDX is a better car than the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban.
2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Acura MDX Pricing
A used 2011 Chevrolet Suburban ranges from $7,996 to $20,398 while a used 2011 Acura MDX is priced between $7,680 to $17,415.
2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Acura MDX Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban loses 45.6 percent of its value and the 2011 Acura MDX loses 53.7 percent of its value. This means the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban retains 8.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2011 Acura MDX.
2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Acura MDX Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Suburban is 8.0 out of 10 while the Acura MDX's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Suburban being ranked 6 out of 10 Best Large SUVs and the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs.
2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Acura MDX Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Suburban is 8.8 out of 10. For the Acura MDX the reliability rating is 9.4 out of 10. This gives the Acura MDX a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Suburban.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban’s base engine makes 320 horsepower, and the 2011 Acura MDX base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Suburban is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 651 miles. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 441 miles.This gives the 2011 Acura MDX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban the advantage in maximum range. The Suburban uses ethanol, gasoline, and the MDX uses gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2011 Acura MDX has higher safety ratings than the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
7996 - 20398
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.456234
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
7680 - 17415
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.537302
Chevrolet Suburban Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.006456 / 10
Reliability:
8.819368 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.801055 / 10
Reliability:
9.403166 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban Rankings
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46 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2011 Chevrolet Suburban Trim Levels
Fleet, Fleet 2500, LS, LS 2500, LT, LT 2500, LTZ
2011 Acura MDX Trim Levels
SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Advance w/RES, SH-AWD w/Tech, SH-AWD w/Tech w/RES
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
320 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
335 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 16 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
465 / 651 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 441 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
45.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
137.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
83.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
156.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5846 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
76.8 inches
Length:
222.4 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4550 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
68.2 inches
Length:
191.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/55R18