Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 119.8 in | -11.5 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 199.8 in | -8.2 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 75.8 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 70.9 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 5330 lb. | -780 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 58.5 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.0 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 58.3 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 56.0 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.6 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 37.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 50.4 in | 6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 42.8 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 31.5 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
2011 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 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |