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2014 Acura MDX and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 103.1 in | 7.9 in |
| Length | 193.6 in | 174.7 in | 18.9 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 71.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 67.7 in | -1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 3529 lb. | 726 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 56.6 in | 4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 53.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.2 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 55.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 49.1 in | 8.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 35.6 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.6 in | 0.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 0.0 in | 28.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 28.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.4 ft3 | 29.2 | 9.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.4 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Acura MDX
| 2014 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Acura MDX
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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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