Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Honda CR-V | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6400 181 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.1 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 179.4 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 71.6 in | 6.9 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 64.7 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3479 lb. | 1071 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 58.6 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.5 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 56.4 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 53.1 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | 0.4 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) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 29.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -20.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 35.2 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 12.6 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 |
2015 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD |
The front seat seems a bit thin and does require adjustment for comfort after awhile. see full Honda CR-V review |