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
2010 – 2015
|
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.