Acura MDX (2014) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2011) Specs

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2014 Acura MDX and 2011 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	Acura MDX	Chevrolet Equinox
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,819 mm	2,858 mm	0 mm
Length	4,917 mm	4,770 mm	0 mm
Width	1,961 mm	1,842 mm	0 mm
Height	1,694 mm	1,684 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,930 kg	1,860 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	74 L	71 L	3 L
Headroom, Row 1	968 mm	1,039 mm	967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,552 mm	1,417 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,461 mm	1,298 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,052 mm	1,046 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	973 mm	996 mm	-23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,501 mm	1,405 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,468 mm	1,303 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	930 mm	1,013 mm	929 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)	2,060 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	419 L	889 L	-470 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,087 L	31.4	-30.4 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,937 L	1,804 L	0 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Acura MDX

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

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat comfort and room is great. Driver side lumbar support continues to work great. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	We really like the track sliding nature of the rear seat. Give passengers in the back plenty of leg room. Also, the large rear doors make it quite easy for our aging parents to get in and out of this vehicle. This feature, more than any other, really "sold" us on the Chevy Equinox. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The equinox was one of the very few cars that could swallow both a double stroller and two infant seats with ease. see full Chevrolet Equinox review

2011 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I like the firmness of the front seats, but others may have an issue with it. Seat width leans to the narrow side however, and shoulder room is merely adequate. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat legroom is phenominal (and one of the big reasons I chose the Equinox) when you slide it all the way back. This is the first vehicle I've owned where you can fit 4 6'+ people without anyone having to readjust their seats or compromise in any way. The rear seats also recline to a small degree which is an added bonus. see full Chevrolet Equinox review

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