Compare Acura MDX vs Audi Q8

Engine

3.5-liter V6 Gas

Engine

3.0-liter Turbo V6 Gas

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Other

Fuel Economy

City: 20 MPG

Hwy: 27 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 18 MPG

Hwy: 23 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

19.5 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

22.5 gallons

Seating Capacity

7 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

42

More

86

More

Engine and Transmission

Engine

3.5-liter V6 Gas

3.0-liter Turbo V6 Gas

Horsepower

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

335 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque

267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm

369 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Other

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

38.7 ft

43.6 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

N/A

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18" x 8"

21" x 10"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 8"

21" x 10"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

N/A

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

N/A

Tires

Front Tire

P245/60HR18

P285/45HR21

Rear Tire

P245/60HR18

P285/45HR21

Spare Tire

N/A

Compact

Fuel Economy

Combined

23 MPG

20 MPG

City

20 MPG

18 MPG

Highway

27 MPG

23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7 Tons/yr

8.9 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

19.5 gallons

22.5 gallons

Cruising Range City

390 miles

405 miles

Cruising Range Highway

526.5 miles

517.5 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

196.2 in

196.6 in

Height

67.4 in

67.2 in

Max Width

77.7 in

78.5 in

Front Width

66.3 in

66.1 in

Rear Width

66.3 in

66.6 in

Wheelbase

111 in

117.9 in

Ground Clearance

5.6 in

5.8 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

7 seater

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.4 in

41.6 in

Front Seat Headroom

38.1 in

37.1 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

61.1 in

59.5 in

Front Seat Hip Room

57.5 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

38.5 in

40.2 in

Rear Seat Headroom

38.3 in

38.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

59.1 in

58.5 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

57.8 in

N/A

Third Row Leg Room

28.1 in

N/A

Third Row Headroom

35.6 in

N/A

Third Row Shoulder Room

54.7 in

N/A

Third Row Hip Room

40.6 in

N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,032 lbs

N/A

Maximum Towing Capacity

3,500 lbs

N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

90.9 ft³

60.7 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

43.4 ft³

30.5 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

15.8 ft³

30.5 ft³

Standard Exterior Colors

Lunar Silver Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Platinum White Pearl

Carrara White
Night Black

Optional Exterior Colors

Majestic Black Pearl
Majestic Black Pearl
Performance Red Pearl

Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Dragon Orange Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Galaxy Blue Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Orca Black Metallic
Samurai Gray Metallic
Vicuna Beige Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Ebony, Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior
Graystone, Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior
Parchment, Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior

Black w/Rock Gray Stitch, Leather Seating Surfaces
Black, Valcona Leather Seat Trim
Okapi Brown, Leather Seating Surfaces
Pando Gray, Leather Seating Surfaces
Saiga Beige, Valcona Leather Seat Trim
Sarder Brown, Valcona Leather Seat Trim

Infotainment

HD Radio

Not Available

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Not Available

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Navigation System

Not Available

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Not Available

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Not Available

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Seat-Massage

Not Available

Optional

Rear A/C

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Not Available

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Not Available

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Not Available

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Not Available

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

ABS

Standard

Night Vision

Not Available

Optional

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available

Optional

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

6 Years / 70,000 Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

N/A

8 Years / 100,000 Miles

Compare Acura MDX vs Audi Q8

Overview

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Weight and Towing

Cargo Space

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary