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2008 Acura MDX and 2009 Honda Odyssey Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Honda Odyssey | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 118.1 in | -9.8 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 202.1 in | -11.4 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 77.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 68.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4539 lb. | 4385 lb. | 154 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.9 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 63.5 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.0 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 63.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 64.4 in | -5.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 38.4 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 61.2 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 48.5 in | -6.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 41.1 in | -12 in |
| Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | -12.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -23.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 91.1 ft3 | -48.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 147.4 ft3 | -63.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX
| 2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
| 2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Odyssey
| 2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Needed comfortable front seats for a large dad (@230) pounds and a tiny grandfather (@95 pounds, 4feet, 5 inches tall). These seats are the best for the comfort of such various sizes. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable and roomy for adults and children alike. Wonderful for those long road trip to disney with the entire family. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review |
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