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Acura MDX (2009) vs. Honda Pilot (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Acura MDX and 2008 Honda Pilot specs.

2009 Acura MDX and 2008 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
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
 
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

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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 2008 Honda Pilot

2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 FWD
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander 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
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage 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
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
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
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
2008 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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