Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,064 kg | 1,821 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 76 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 991 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 960 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 968 mm | 15 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 953 mm | 0 mm | 953 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) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 569 L | -144 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 20.1 | -19.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 20.1 | -18.1 L |
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 |
2010 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |