Model Year | 2017 | 2021 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 Hybrid OHC-4v 257 hp@6300 218 lb-ft@5000 |
3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 260 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 119.1 in | -8.1 in |
Length | 196.2 in | 198.8 in | -2.6 in |
Width | 77.2 in | 78.9 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 69.9 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 5149 lb. | -678 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.7 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 61.8 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 59.2 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.5 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 61.9 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 59.1 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 39.0 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 38.9 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.7 in | 54.6 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.6 in | 40.9 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 32.2 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -7.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.4 ft3 | 47.9 ft3 | -9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.4 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -19.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Acura MDX.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Ford Explorer.