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2014 Acura MDX and 2012 Honda Accord Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Honda Accord | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Length | 193.6 in | 194.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 72.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 58.1 in | 8.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4025 lb. | 3553 lb. | 472 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 41.4 in | -3.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 58.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 56.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.5 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 56.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 54.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.6 in | 0.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 0.0 in | 28.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 26.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.4 ft3 | 14.0 | 24.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.4 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 54.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Acura MDX
| 2014 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review | ||
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Accord
| 2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Compared to any midsize sedan, the Accord Coupe's rear seat is tight and difficult to get into and out of. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself, but with only an inch between my scalp and the rear window and about the same between my knees and the front seat back. The rear seat is only in the "whys" here because it's being compared to the rear seats in other coupes, including the Hyundai's, and these are even tighter. Same story with cargo capacity. The Accord Coupe's 13.7 cubic-foot trunk would be marginally competitive in a midsize sedan, but it compares very well to those in other coupes. The Genesis Coupe checks in at 10.0. see full Honda Accord review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Accord
| 2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review |
| 2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Many reviews online state how comforable the seats are in the Accord, I cannot agree with them. I have owned a 2013 Altima as well and it is much more comfortable, but that car has a stability problem on the highway. see full Honda Accord review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD |
Front headrests are inclined too far forward, making the seats very uncomfortable for shorter drivers. Drivers taller than 6'3" won't have a problem. But as a shorter driver, the uncomfortable seats have caused extreme upper back pain. see full Honda Accord review |
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