Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 108.3 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 190.7 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 77.2 in | 78.5 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 68.2 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 4539 lb. | -284 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 61.6 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 59.0 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 61.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 59.1 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.7 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 35.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.7 in | 57.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.6 in | 42.0 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 29.1 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.4 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.4 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
2014 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Acura MDX.
2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |