Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6300 366 Nm@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@7000 230 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 4,503 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,753 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,064 kg | 1,318 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 50 L | 29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 991 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,283 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 942 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 919 mm | 64 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) | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 354 L | 71 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 12.5 | -11.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 12.5 | -10.5 L |
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 |
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review |
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |