2003 Acura MDX w/Touring Package
The 2003 Acura MDX w/Touring Package is a 260-hp 3.5-liter SUV with an electronically controlled 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $38,300 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 260 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 250 lb-ft of torque at 3500-5000 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The MDX measures 188.5 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,473 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $38,300 ($67,649 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter SOHC VTEC 60-degree V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5,750 rpm |
| Torque | 250 lb-ft @ 3500-5000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, VTEC, belt-driven |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 93 mm (3.5 x 3.66 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD (VTM-4) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control |
| 1st Gear | 2.693 (46 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.566 (79 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.023 (122 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.729 (171 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.531 (234 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.889 |
| Final Drive | 4.375 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut with L-arm |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with trailing arm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated, 11.8" (300 mm) diameter, 1.1" (28 mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid, 12.3" (313 mm) diameter, 0.4" (11 mm) rotor thickness |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17" x 6.5JJ cast-aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17" x 6.5JJ cast-aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P235/65R17 all-season |
| Tires Rear | P235/65R17 all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188.5 in |
| Width | 77 in |
| Height | 68.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 66.3 in |
| Rear Track | 66.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Approach Angle | 28° |
| Departure Angle | 21° |
| Cargo Volume | 81.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,473 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 49.5% / 50.5% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 61.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.3 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline