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2008 Acura MDX and 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 116.0 in | -7.7 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 202.0 in | -11.3 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 79.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 76.9 in | -8.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4539 lb. | 5485 lb. | -946 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 41.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 65.3 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 64.4 in | -5.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 65.2 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 60.6 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 37.9 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 61.7 in | -4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 49.1 in | -7.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 25.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 60.3 ft3 | -17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -25.4 ft3 |
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 Tahoe / Suburban
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
HAve LT3 package with heated 10 way leather. Ergonomics and placement of controls are natural and intuitive. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Rear seat leg room cramped. Aparently moved forward to make room for 3rd row seating. 2nd row seats should be adjustable front to back. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
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