Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 216 kW@6200 362 Nm@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@5300 353 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,624 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,917 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,961 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,694 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,826 kg | 1,349 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 74 L | 49 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 978 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,257 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 958 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 930 mm | 856 mm | 74 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 904 mm | 0 mm | 904 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,031 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 714 mm | 0 mm | 714 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,695 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 394 L | 25 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,087 L | 13.9 | -12.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,937 L | 13.9 | -12.9 L |
2014 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Acura MDX.
2008 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 |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The 6 way adjustable drivers seat really makes for a comfortable ride. Driving upwards of 700km a day for 4 days straight gave me a great chance to test this out, and I never once got stiff and sore. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
In coupe form, the rear seats are cramped and and things can be somewhat claustrophobic in the back. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat leg-room is not for adults. Only small kids can fit back there. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is a sport compact car, so as one would expect, the rear seat is fairly difficult to get to, but once you are there, it is quite comfortable. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |