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Acura MDX (2006) vs. Honda Pilot (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Acura MDX and 2009 Honda Pilot specs.

2006 Acura MDX and 2009 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Acura MDX Honda Pilot  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
253 hp@5800
250 lb-ft@3500
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
250 hp@5700
253 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 109.2 in -2.9 in
Length 188.7 in 190.9 in -2.2 in
Width 77.0 in 78.5 in -1.5 in
Height 68.7 in 71.0 in -2.3 in
Curb Weight 4471 lb. 4506 lb. -35 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.4 gal. 21.0 gal. -0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 40.0 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.2 in 61.5 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.9 in 58.6 in -1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 41.4 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 39.8 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.1 in 62.2 in -1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.3 in 56.9 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.8 in 38.5 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.1 in 38.2 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 58.6 in 58.9 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3 48.5 in 48.4 in 0.1 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.3 in 32.1 in -2.8 in
Total Legroom 108.6 in (over 3 rows) 112 in (over 3 rows) -3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.8 ft3 18.0 ft3 -3.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 49.6 ft3 47.7 ft3 1.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 81.5 ft3 87.0 ft3 -5.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Acura MDX

2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review
2006 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review
2005 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
High seating position - easy to get in and out of with bad knees. see full Acura MDX review
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review
2005 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
ver small rear seat compared to pilot. see full Acura MDX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Pilot

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review
 
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