Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6300 366 Nm@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@7800 188 Nm@6200 |
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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 | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 4,488 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 | 1,321 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 50 L | 29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,001 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 950 mm | 30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 879 mm | 104 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) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 340 L | 85 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 12.0 | -11 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 12.0 | -10 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 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |