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2008 Acura MDX
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2

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2008 Acura MDX
MSRP $52,500 - $62,200
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2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2
MSRP $44,975 - $58,975
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6
Gas V6 Gas V8
Displacement
3.7L/226
3.6L/220 4.2L/255
Fuel System
PGM-FI
SMPI
Horsepower
300 hp @ 6000 rpm
280 hp @ 6200 rpm 350 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque
275 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm
265 ft-lb @ 2500-5000 rpm 324 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/grade logic control, Sequential SportShift mode, Intelligent Shift Control HD automatic transmission oil cooler
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic, dynamic shift program, sport mode, & OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
13.8 L/100 km
14.9 - 17.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
10.0 L/100 km
10.3 - 11.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
10.0 - 13.8 L/100 km
10.3 - 17.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
79.5 L
100.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
7
5
Front Head Room
993 mm
983 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,565 mm
1,466 mm
Rear Head Room
980 mm
973 mm
Rear Leg Room
983 mm
904 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,562 mm
1,458 mm
Third Row Head Room
907 mm
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
739 mm
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
1450 mm
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2364 L
2010 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1215 L
906 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
425 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,751 mm
2,855 mm
Length, Overall
4,844 mm
4,755 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,994 mm
1,928 mm
Height, Overall
1,732 - 1,753 mm
1,727 mm
Min Ground Clearance
208 mm
160 - 211 mm
Base Curb Weight
2,064 - 2,093 kg
2,332 - 2,386 kg
Front Tire Size
P255/55R18
275/45VR19 P255/60HR17 P255/55VR18
Rear Tire Size
P255/55R18
275/45VR19 P255/60HR17 P255/55VR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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