Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6000 373 Nm@5000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 101 kW@6300 174 Nm@4750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,911 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,059 kg | 1,554 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 58 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,298 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,283 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 978 mm | 5 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) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 2,212 L | 423 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 78.1 | -77.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 3,831 L | -1 L |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
2013 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Transit Connect.