Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Acura TSX | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.4 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 189.2 in | 2.4 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 72.4 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 57.9 in | 10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3795 lb. | 755 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 37.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 57.8 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.6 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.4 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 56.1 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 54.2 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 34.3 in | 4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 0.0 in | 29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 32.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | -16.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 31.5 | 11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | 17.3 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 |
2013 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |