Acura vs. Volkswagen
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Volkswagen contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Volkswagen cars.
When comparing the Acura brand to the Volkswagen brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, overall quality and reliability. Volkswagen has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.
Acura versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Volkswagen, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Volkswagen the overall advantage over Acura.
Acura versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 comparisons. In 2 comparisons, Acura and Volkswagen have the same towing capacity.
Acura versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
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Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.
Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.
Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$45,700 - $56,095
Acura MDX
$52,942 - $75,293
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
$30,000 - $40,812
Volkswagen Atlas
$39,765 - $55,865
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$42,582 - $55,604
Acura MDX
$46,868 - $68,998
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
$28,946 - $39,417
Volkswagen Atlas
$35,911 - $52,902
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Acura RDX
46.4%
Acura MDX
51.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
41.3%
Volkswagen Atlas
48.2%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Acura RDX
21 / 27 / 23
Acura MDX
19 / 26 / 22
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
23 / 30 / 26
Volkswagen Atlas
20 / 27 / 23
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Acura MDX
5000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
1500 lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
5000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.4 / 10
Acura MDX
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
8.2 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.5 / 10
Acura MDX
9.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.4 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
5.7 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
9.0 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
9.3 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
7.6 / 10
Acura MDX
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
7.9 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#2 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#8 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#19 of 25 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#13 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
#20 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 4 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
#8 of 21 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money