Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Audi R8 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 104.3 in | 4 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 174.4 in | 17.2 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 76.4 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 48.7 in | 19.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3594 lb. | 956 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 21.9 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 55.1 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 0.0 in | 59 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 0.0 in | 61.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 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) | 40.9 in (over 1 rows) | 68.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 4.0 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 4.0 | 38.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 8.0 ft3 | 75.5 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 2022 Audi R8.