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

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

2009 Acura MDX and 2009 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2009 2009  
Model Acura MDX Honda Pilot  
Engine 3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6000
275 lb-ft@5000
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
250 hp@5700
253 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 109.2 in -0.9 in
Length 190.7 in 190.9 in -0.2 in
Width 78.5 in 78.5 in 0 in
Height 68.2 in 71.0 in -2.8 in
Curb Weight 4535 lb. 4506 lb. 29 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.0 gal. 21.0 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.2 in 40.0 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.6 in 61.5 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.0 in 58.6 in 0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.4 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 39.8 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.5 in 62.2 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.1 in 56.9 in 2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.7 in 38.5 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.7 in 38.2 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 57.1 in 58.9 in -1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.0 in 48.4 in -6.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.1 in 32.1 in -3 in
Total Legroom 109 in (over 3 rows) 112 in (over 3 rows) -3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 18.0 ft3 -3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.9 ft3 47.7 ft3 -4.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.5 ft3 87.0 ft3 -3.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX

2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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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