Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Audi TT | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 207 lb-ft@2200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 95.4 in | 12.9 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 159.1 in | 32.5 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.1 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 53.0 in | 15.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3244 lb. | 1306 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 37.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 55.6 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 0.0 in | 59 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 32.6 in | 6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 48.1 in | 13.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 20.2 in | 18.5 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) | 61.4 in (over 2 rows) | 47.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 13.8 | 29.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | 59.3 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2006 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat is not designed for adults over 5 feet tall. Which means unless you have kids its just more storage space. see full Audi TT review |