Acura MDX (2013) vs. Chevrolet Cruze (2013) Specs

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2013 Acura MDX and 2013 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
Model	Acura MDX	Chevrolet Cruze
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,751 mm	2,685 mm	0 mm
Length	4,867 mm	4,597 mm	0 mm
Width	1,994 mm	1,796 mm	0 mm
Height	1,732 mm	1,476 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,064 kg	1,407 kg	1 kg
Fuel Capacity	79 L	59 L	20 L
Headroom, Row 1	996 mm	998 mm	-2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,565 mm	1,392 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,499 mm	1,346 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,046 mm	1,072 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	980 mm	963 mm	17 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,562 mm	1,369 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,501 mm	1,331 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	983 mm	899 mm	84 mm
Headroom, Row 3	953 mm	0 mm	953 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	1,450 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	1,067 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	739 mm	0 mm	739 mm
Total Legroom	2,769 mm (over 3 rows)	1,971 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	425 L	436 L	-11 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,215 L	15.4	-14.4 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,364 L	15.4	-13.4 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX

2013 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX

2013 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze

2013 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2013	The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze

2013 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review

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