Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 118.2 in | -9.9 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 200.2 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 78.1 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 68.4 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 5269 lb. | -734 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 58.7 in | 2.9 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 | 39.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 58.1 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.1 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 35.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 48.6 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 29.2 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 40.1 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |