Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 116.0 in | -7.7 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 202.0 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 79.0 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 76.9 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 5794 lb. | -1244 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 | 37.5 in | 37.9 in | -0.4 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 |
2012 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 |
2011 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 |