Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.5 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 200.4 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 77.0 in | 72.9 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 68.7 in | 58.7 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 3674 lb. | 797 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.2 in | 58.7 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.4 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.3 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 58.6 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.2 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.6 in | 0.0 in | 58.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 0.0 in | 48.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.3 in | 0.0 in | 29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 108.6 in (over 3 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 28.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.6 ft3 | 18.6 | 31 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.5 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
High seating position - easy to get in and out of with bad knees. see full Acura MDX review |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
ver small rear seat compared to pilot. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good support for legs and back. Seat adjusts to fit most people. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Perhaps the largest rear seat in a sedan. Can squeeze three normal adults. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large seat for my large seat, very good lumbar support, good power adjustments. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large trunk space seems to sacrifise rear seat area. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
When the drivers seat is all the way back there is little rear seat legroom for tall folks. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala review |