Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 3,315 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 5,339 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,064 kg | 2,174 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 85 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,011 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 978 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 937 mm | 46 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 953 mm | 0 mm | 953 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) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 0.0 | 425 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 0.0 | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 0.0 | 2 L |
2012 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 |
2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |