Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,057 kg | 2,259 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 83 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,026 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 991 mm | -11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 937 mm | 46 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 945 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 843 mm | -104 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 535 L | -110 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 1,911 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 3,290 L | -1 L |
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 |
2011 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |
2011 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |