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2008 Acura MDX and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.1 in | 5.2 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 174.7 in | 16 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 71.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 67.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4539 lb. | 3529 lb. | 1010 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 56.6 in | 5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 55.9 in | 5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 49.1 in | 10 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 35.6 in | 3.1 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 31.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 29.2 | 13.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
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