Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@7000 174 lb-ft@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 | 4,557 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 | 1,362 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 |
2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review |
2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review |
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