Acura MDX (2014) vs. Audi A3 (2009) Specs

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2014 Acura MDX and 2009 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2009
Model	Acura MDX	Audi A3
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.0 in	101.5 in	9.5 in
Length	193.6 in	168.7 in	24.9 in
Width	77.2 in	69.5 in	7.7 in
Height	66.7 in	56.0 in	10.7 in
Curb Weight	4255 lb.	3660 lb.	595 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.5 gal.	15.0 gal.	4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	38.1 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.1 in	54.3 in	6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.5 in	0.0 in	57.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.2 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	36.9 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.1 in	52.8 in	6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.8 in	0.0 in	57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	34.8 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.6 in	0.0 in	35.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.6 in	0.0 in	40.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	28.1 in	0.0 in	28.1 in
Total Legroom	106.1 in (over 3 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	30.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	13.1 ft³	1.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.4 ft³	13.1	25.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.4 ft³	54.6 ft³	13.8 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Acura MDX

2014 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A3

2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review

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