

Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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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 | 113.7 in | -5.4 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 193.4 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 72.8 in | -4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4539 lb. | 4706 lb. | -167 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 59.0 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.4 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.4 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 58.9 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 55.5 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.9 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 37.4 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 53.1 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 45.3 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 34.9 in | -5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
2007 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 |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles 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 |
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 |
2007 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 |
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |