Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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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 | 104.3 in | 4 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 171.6 in | 19.1 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 71.8 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 57.7 in | 10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 3223 lb. | 1312 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 8.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.3 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 55.6 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.9 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.9 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 53.7 in | 7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 52.7 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 33.2 in | 5.5 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) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 23.8 | 19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 38.7 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 |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |