Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6000 373 Nm@5000 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 186 kW@5700 343 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,774 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,849 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,803 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,057 kg | 2,044 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 79 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,016 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,011 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 978 mm | 5 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 970 mm | -63 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 1,229 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 815 mm | -76 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 510 L | -85 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 1,351 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 2,464 L | 0 L |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |