Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Chevrolet SS | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
6.2L V8 OHV-2v 415 hp@5900 415 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,916 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 4,966 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,897 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,064 kg | 1,803 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 72 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 983 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 965 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,008 mm | 982 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) | 2,083 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 464 L | -39 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 16.4 | -15.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 16.4 | -14.4 L |
2011 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 |
2014 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2014 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet SS.