Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.3 in | 2 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 188.0 in | 2.7 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 77.5 in | 1 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 70.1 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 4264 lb. | 271 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 20.4 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 41.9 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 61.6 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.5 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 61.4 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 56.6 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 38.6 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 59.7 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 49.0 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 30.2 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 47.6 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 87.6 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent see full Honda Pilot review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of hip-room, and plenty of space between driver and passenger see full Honda Pilot review |