Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Acura MDX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 108.3 in | -10.3 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 190.7 in | -35.2 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 78.5 in | -11.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 68.2 in | -10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 4535 lb. | -2229 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -9.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 61.6 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 59.0 in | -8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 61.5 in | -10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 59.1 in | -12.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 38.7 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.3 | 42.9 ft3 | -29.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -56.5 ft3 |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
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 |