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2009 Acura MDX and 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 130.0 in | -21.7 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 221.3 in | -30.6 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 79.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 76.6 in | -8.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 5963 lb. | -1428 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -10 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 41.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 65.3 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 64.4 in | -5.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 65.2 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 62.3 in | -3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 0.0 in | 35.7 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) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 28.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -30.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 45.5 | -2.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -17.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
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