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2008 Acura MDX and 2006 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6000 373 Nm@5000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,844 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,732 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,059 kg | 2,135 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 | 983 mm | -3 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 | 907 mm | 950 mm | -43 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 886 mm | -147 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 385 L | 40 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 1,243 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 2,370 L | 0 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 2006 Ford Explorer
| 2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
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