Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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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 | 198.3 in | -6.7 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 78.9 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 70.0 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4633 lb. | -83 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 41.4 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 61.5 in | 0.1 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 | 40.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 61.0 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 56.8 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.5 in | -0.8 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 | 33.3 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | 1.8 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 2016 Ford Explorer.