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2014 Acura MDX and 2015 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 118.9 in | -7.9 in |
| Length | 193.6 in | 203.7 in | -10.1 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 78.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 69.9 in | -3.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 4844 lb. | -589 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 61.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 58.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 61.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 57.8 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 36.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 37.8 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.7 in | 57.6 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.6 in | 48.3 in | -7.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 33.2 in | -5.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -5.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.4 ft3 | 70.3 ft3 | -31.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.4 ft3 | 116.3 ft3 | -47.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Acura MDX
| 2014 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Acura MDX
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
| 2015 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
| 2015 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
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