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Acura MDX (2008) vs. Ford Explorer (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Acura MDX and 2016 Ford Explorer specs.

2008 Acura MDX and 2016 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2008 2016  
Model Acura MDX Ford Explorer  
Engine 3.7L V6
OHC-4v
224 kW@6000
373 Nm@5000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
216 kW@6500
346 Nm@4000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,751 mm 2,860 mm 0 mm
Length 4,844 mm 5,037 mm -1 mm
Width 1,994 mm 2,004 mm -1 mm
Height 1,732 mm 1,778 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,059 kg 2,102 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 79 L 70 L 9 L
Headroom, Row 1 996 mm 1,052 mm 995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,565 mm 1,562 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,499 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 980 mm 1,031 mm 979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,562 mm 1,549 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,501 mm 1,443 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 983 mm 1,003 mm 982 mm
Headroom, Row 3 907 mm 960 mm -53 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,450 mm 1,290 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,067 mm 1,034 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 739 mm 846 mm -107 mm
Total Legroom 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 425 L 595 L -170 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,215 L 1,243 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,364 L 2,313 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX

2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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