Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura MDX | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 118.9 in | -10.6 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 200.7 in | -10 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 78.2 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 69.9 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 4870 lb. | -335 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.4 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 61.9 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.8 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 61.1 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 57.9 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.9 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 38.4 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 57.8 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 48.3 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 33.2 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 | -9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -26 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 116.9 ft3 | -33.4 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
2011 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third room has enough head room to even fit an adult comfortably and is wide enough to accommodate three individuals. It is one of the few SUV's that offer 8 seat capacity and has a larger interior capacity than a Tahoe. see full GMC Acadia review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
we travel with adults not children and find the 2nd row very comfortable. see full GMC Acadia review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better 2nd & 3rd row comfort than the Honda Minivan (this is to be a daily driver for a family with 4 kids under 10) see full GMC Acadia review |