Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-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 | 191.6 in | 160.1 in | 31.5 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 67.8 in | 10.7 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 58.1 in | 10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 2742 lb. | 1808 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 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 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 |
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 2017 Ford Fiesta.