Acura MDX (2012) vs. Audi A3 (2013) Specs

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2012 Acura MDX and 2013 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2013
Model	Acura MDX	Audi A3
Engine	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	101.5 in	6.8 in
Length	191.6 in	168.7 in	22.9 in
Width	78.5 in	69.5 in	9 in
Height	68.2 in	56.0 in	12.2 in
Curb Weight	4550 lb.	3263 lb.	1287 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	15.0 gal.	6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	38.1 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.6 in	54.3 in	7.3 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	36.9 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.5 in	52.8 in	8.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.1 in	0.0 in	59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	34.8 in	3.9 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 in (over 2 rows)	33 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	13.1 ft³	1.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.9 ft³	13.1	29.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.5 ft³	54.6 ft³	28.9 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

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