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2008 Acura MDX and 2009 Chevrolet Impala Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Chevrolet Impala | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6000 373 Nm@5000 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 226 kW@5600 438 Nm@4400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,807 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,844 mm | 5,090 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,852 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,732 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,059 kg | 1,683 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 64 L | 15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,001 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 960 mm | 20 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 955 mm | 28 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 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) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 527 L | -102 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 18.6 | -17.6 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 18.6 | -16.6 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX
| 2008 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala
| 2009 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
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 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 |
| 2009 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 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. 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 |
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