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Acura MDX (2009) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Acura MDX and 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

2009 Acura MDX and 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Specifications

Model Year 2009 2017  
Model Acura MDX Audi A3 / S3 / RS3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 103.5 in 4.8 in
Length 190.7 in 169.8 in 20.9 in
Width 78.5 in 70.3 in 8.2 in
Height 68.2 in 56.1 in 12.1 in
Curb Weight 4535 lb. 3616 lb. 919 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.0 gal. 10.6 gal. 10.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.2 in 36.9 in 2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.6 in 54.8 in 6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.0 in 0.0 in 59 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.2 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 37.5 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.5 in 52.9 in 8.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.1 in 0.0 in 59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.7 in 35.4 in 3.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.7 in 0.0 in 35.7 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) 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 32.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 9.9 ft3 5.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.9 ft3 9.9 33 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.5 ft3 39.5 ft3 44 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX

2009 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
2009 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2016 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 / RS3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review
 
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