Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-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 | 191.6 in | 200.2 in | -8.6 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 78.1 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 68.4 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 5269 lb. | -719 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 | 37.5 in | 35.4 in | 2.1 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 |
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 |
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 |