Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Audi A5 / S5 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 108.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 182.1 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.0 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 54.0 in | 14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3682 lb. | 868 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.1 in | 0.1 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 | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.0 in | 2.6 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 | 31.7 in | 7 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) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 36 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 12.2 | 30.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 71.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Audi A5 / S5.