Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Dodge Caliber | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.7 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 173.8 in | 17.8 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 68.8 in | 9.7 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 60.4 in | 7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 2966 lb. | 1584 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 54.2 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 52.2 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.8 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 53.4 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 49.6 in | 9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 35.6 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 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) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 18.5 | 24.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 48.0 ft3 | 35.5 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 |
2007 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
I have taken many long trips and the front seats never leave you with any discomfort when getting out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Plenty of room to stretch out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Nicely shaped seats, roomy, feels much larger inside than it is. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
With front seats all the way back, limited legroom. Not a big deal see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
When front seats are sild back, very little leg room for passengers in back--even kids. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Not enough rear knee room. Hard to enter and exit the back seat. see full Dodge Caliber review |