Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 98.0 in | 10.3 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 160.1 in | 30.6 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 67.8 in | 10.7 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 58.1 in | 10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 2742 lb. | 1793 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 8.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 52.7 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 50.6 in | 8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 49.0 in | 12.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 49.2 in | 9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 31.2 in | 7.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 0.0 in | 35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 0.0 in | 29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 14.9 | 28 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 25.4 ft3 | 58.1 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 |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |