Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6000 373 Nm@5000 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 182 kW@5750 325 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,969 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,057 kg | 1,934 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 77 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,064 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,019 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 950 mm | 33 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 980 mm | -73 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 767 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 450 L | -25 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 1,348 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 2,481 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 |
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 |