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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 224 kW@6000 373 Nm@5000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,844 mm | 4,437 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,732 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,059 kg | 1,601 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 62 L | 17 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,026 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 996 mm | -16 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 904 mm | 79 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 0 mm | 739 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 827 L | -402 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 29.2 | -28.2 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 1,877 L | 1 L |
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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