Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Ford Explorer | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.6 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 198.3 in | -9.6 in |
Width | 77.0 in | 78.9 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 68.7 in | 70.0 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 4457 lb. | 14 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 41.4 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.2 in | 61.5 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 57.3 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.6 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 61.0 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.8 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.5 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 37.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.6 in | 50.8 in | 7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 40.7 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.3 in | 33.3 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 108.6 in (over 3 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.6 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.5 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
High seating position - easy to get in and out of with bad knees. see full Acura MDX review |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
ver small rear seat compared to pilot. see full Acura MDX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Explorer.