Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Audi A3 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6000 373 Nm@5000 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 184 kW@6300 320 Nm@2800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,285 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,059 kg | 1,660 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 57 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 968 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 937 mm | 43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 884 mm | 99 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 0 mm | 739 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 371 L | 54 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 13.1 | -12.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 1,546 L | 1 L |
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 |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |