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Acura MDX (2008) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Acura MDX and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 specs.

2008 Acura MDX and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2016  
Model Acura MDX Audi A3 / S3  
Engine 3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6000
275 lb-ft@5000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
292 hp@5400
280 lb-ft@1900
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,751 mm 2,629 mm 0 mm
Length 4,844 mm 4,313 mm 0 mm
Width 1,994 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,732 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,059 kg 1,770 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 79 L 40 L 39 L
Headroom, Row 1 996 mm 937 mm 59 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,565 mm 1,392 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 953 mm 27 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,562 mm 1,344 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,501 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 983 mm 899 mm 84 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) 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 425 L 280 L 145 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,215 L 9.9 -8.9 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,364 L 1,119 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX

2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 
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