Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.9 in | -4.6 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 202.9 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 76.2 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 60.7 in | 7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4015 lb. | 535 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 57.9 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.3 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.9 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 56.9 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 55.8 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.1 in | 0.6 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) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 29 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 20.1 | 22.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 |
2012 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 |