2015 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2015 Acura MDX
When comparing the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg's and the 2015 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2015 Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg's and the 2015 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Acura MDX is a better car than the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg.
2015 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2015 Acura MDX Pricing
A used 2015 Volkswagen Touareg ranges from $12,905 to $26,943 while a used 2015 Acura MDX is priced between $13,718 to $24,895.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the 2015 Acura MDX base engine makes 290 horsepower. The Touareg is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 607 miles. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles.This gives the 2015 Acura MDX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2015 Acura MDX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg and 2015 Acura MDX are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2015 Acura MDX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
12905 - 26943
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
13718 - 24895
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.537302
Volkswagen Touareg Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.801055 / 10
Reliability:
9.403166 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volkswagen Touareg Rankings
Not yet available
Acura MDX Rankings
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46 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 Volkswagen Touareg Trim Levels
TDI Executive, TDI Lux, TDI Sport, V6 Executive, V6 Lux, V6 Sport
2015 Acura MDX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Advance w/RES, SH-AWD w/Tech, SH-AWD w/Tech w/RES, w/Advance w/RES, w/Tech, w/Tech w/RES
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 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):
Not yet available
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:
280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
266 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7716 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
449 / 607 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 546 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
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:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
32.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
147.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4696 lbs
Width:
76.4 inches
Height:
68.2 inches
Length:
188.8 inches
Wheelbase:
113.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4025 lbs
Width:
77.2 inches
Height:
67.6 inches
Length:
193.6 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18