Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
4.7L V8 OHC-2v 303 hp@5650 330 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 119.2 in | -10.9 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 200.8 in | -9.2 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 76.0 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 74.3 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 5023 lb. | -473 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 59.3 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.7 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.5 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 57.2 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 57.2 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 39.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 59.6 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 48.1 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 34.4 in | -5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 | -25.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -18.9 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 |
2008 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review |