Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.3 in | 5 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 180.5 in | 10.2 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 67.9 in | 10.6 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 57.1 in | 11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 2780 lb. | 1755 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 53.0 in | 8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 49.5 in | 9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.8 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 51.4 in | 10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 49.6 in | 9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 33.7 in | 5 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) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 33.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 13.9 | 29 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 69.6 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With only 2 doors, the rear seats are pretty much useless. Obviously, if you really have to, you can fit people back there, but no one will want to climb back there when everyone at work is going out to lunch. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Hard and thin seat cushions. Legs would feel fatigue after a couple hours of driving. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |