Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Acura MDX | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 118.9 in | -10.6 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 200.7 in | -9.1 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 78.2 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 69.9 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4722 lb. | -172 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 | 37.5 in | 38.4 in | -0.9 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 |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |
2010 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of head room for tall folks. Comfortable seats. Lots of knee room. see full GMC Acadia review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Power seats have versatile adjustments. Thigh support is better than some compact SUVs that I compared. Tilt and telescoping steering wheel is flexible for driving position. see full GMC Acadia review |