Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.0 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 168.9 in | 21.8 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 67.1 in | 11.4 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 65.2 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 4539 lb. | 3147 lb. | 1392 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 53.8 in | 7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 50.1 in | 8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 53.6 in | 7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 46.7 in | 12.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.9 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 0.0 in | 35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 0.0 in | 29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 27.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 21.6 | 21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The PT Cruiser is surprisingly roomy in the back seat, in terms of legroom and headroom. The backrest angle though is a bit too upright for full comfort. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I have a bad leg ,the high seat ,wide door opening and extra leg make it easy for me to swing my leg in and out. It has more room than lots of other cars. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Can seat 2 adults comfortably. Plenty of leg room and visibility. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Surprising amount of rear seat room see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |