Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.6 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 197.1 in | -5.5 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 78.9 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 70.4 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4921 lb. | -371 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 61.3 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.3 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 61.0 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 56.7 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 37.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 50.8 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 40.7 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 33.2 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Explorer.