Comparison - Acura MDX Type S 2022 - vs - Volkswagen Touareg Edition 20 2022

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
66,700
Updated: 
17 Jun 2021
£
67,640
Updated: 
15 Aug 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2024
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Lunar Silver Metallic
#8D919A
Tiger Eye Pearl
#AE6C16
Platinum White Pearl
#F4F4F4
Performance Red Pearl
#971C30
Apex Blue Pearl
#022A72
Liquid Carbon Metallic
#666770
Majestic Black Pearl
#1C252D
Color: 
Chilli Red Metallic
#890C22
Grenadilla Black Metallic
#28282A
Oyster Silver Metallic
#FBFDFE
Sechura Beige Metallic
#CDC8BA
Silicon Grey Metallic
#919393
Tamarind Brown Metallic
#47403E
Meloe Blue Crystal Effect
#314367
Oryx White Premium
#EEEEEE
Pure White
#E2E3E5

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Fully redesigned for 2022.

Pros
Comfortable cabin and ample cargo space
Balances sporty handling with a relaxed ride
Generous array of features and driver aids for the money
Quick acceleration from the Type S model

Cons
Standard engine can be noisy and lacks the power of turbocharged rivals
Infotainment touchpad requires a steep learning curve

By: 
edmunds.com

Acura redesigned the MDX for 2022, skipping the 2021 model year. The new SUV shares its styling and technology with the recently revamped RDX and TLX models.

Pros
Sharp styling,
surprisingly nimble chassis,
high-tech cabin.

Cons
Tight third row passenger space,
mediocre fuel economy ratings,
fussy infotainment touchpad.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
17.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
21.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
Cylinders: 
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
3.00L
Torque: 
354ft-lbs
at 1 400rpm
331ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
355hp
at 5 500rpm
335hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
40.50Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Multi-function sports steering wheel with touch control and shift paddles
More in Convenience: 
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Sun Sensor
Leather Steering Wheel
Adaptive Chassis Control DCC
Multifunction camera
Park Assist - Sensor controlled steering aid to assist parallel or bay parking
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Heated Steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
198.40in
192.90in
Width: 
78.40in
78.10in
Height: 
67.10in
66.70in
Ground Clearance: 
6.70in
Wheel Base: 
113.80in
114.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.50
41.20
Rear Head Room: 
38.10
38.90
Front Leg Room: 
41.60in
Rear leg room: 
38.50in
Front Hip Room: 
59.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
61.90in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
60.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
95.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.10cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.20degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.20degrees
Curb Weight: 
4741.00lbs
4530.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
Ext. mirrors, power-adj., folding, heated, dimming, front pass. exterior mirror lowering funct. a. memory feature
Keyless Access` Keyless locking and starting system with SAFELOCK

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
12 -Way Power Driver Seat
12 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Premium Leather/Sueded Microfiber
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Heated front seats
Active climate seats in front
Power seats in front, right side with memory feature and seat cushion depth adjustment
Power-adjustable lumbar support in front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
'Air Care Climatronic' (4-zone) with rear air conditioning control panel
Double sun visors with mirror, illuminated, with airbag label on sun visor and B-pillar

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
1 Subwoofer(S)
16 Total Speakers
710 Watts Stereo Output
USB Connection
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
Digital Cockpit - 12" high resolution dash display screen with customisable menus and information
e-Sim card for online connectivity
Innovision cockpit inc Navigation system with 15" display screen "Discover Pro Max" and Active info display
8 speakers
2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the centre console in rear, charging capacity up to 45 W
Wireless App-Connect
Wireless smartphone charger

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear exhaust tailpipe
Roof rails - Black
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
21 X 9.5 In.
21 in
Wheels more: 
Puncture-Sealing Tires
Wheel locks with extended theft protection
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R21
Width: 
285.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R21

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Turn Signal Mirrors
'e-call' Emergency call service
Keyless Access` Keyless locking and starting system with SAFELOCK
Charging cable mode 3 type 2, 32
Extended pedestrian protection measures
Height-adjustable front three-point seat belts with tensioners
Lane keeping system Lane Assist

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony, Premium leather/sueded microfiber
#0F0F0F
Orchid/Black, Premium leather/sueded microfiber
#BAB5AE
Red, Premium leather/sueded microfiber
#A02720