| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Audi TT | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 97.2 in | 11.1 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 164.5 in | 27.1 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 72.5 in | 6 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 53.5 in | 14.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3153 lb. | 1397 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 37.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 53.2 in | 8.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 0.0 in | 59 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 32.6 in | 6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 47.5 in | 14 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 29.2 in | 9.5 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) | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 38.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 13.1 | 29.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 24.7 ft3 | 58.8 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 |
| 2011 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Never had a two seater with this much room for a 6 footer plus. Total comfort all around see full Audi TT review |
| 2011 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
I like the looks, but there is a downside. As a geezer, getting in and out of the car is not easy. You sit down low, and it has these little gangster windows. see full Audi TT review |
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
if you can call them rear seats... literally zero leg room or headroom in the back. rear seats (if you can call them that) is only fit for children or short people with no legs... see full Audi TT review |