Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
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 | 2,751 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,359 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,057 kg | 1,462 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 47 L | 32 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 973 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 963 mm | 17 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 843 mm | 140 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 0 mm | 739 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 674 L | -249 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 23.8 | -22.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 1,269 L | 1 L |
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 |
2015 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 |