Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
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 | 4WD w/low range | |
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 | 4535 lb. | 4706 lb. | -171 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 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 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 |
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 |