Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 111.0 in | 0 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 194.5 in | -0.9 in |
Width | 77.2 in | 78.6 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 69.8 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 4230 lb. | 25 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 62.0 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 59.1 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.2 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 62.0 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 57.3 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 38.9 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.7 in | 57.6 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.6 in | 44.6 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 31.9 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | 111.2 in (over 3 rows) | -5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.4 ft3 | 46.8 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.4 ft3 | 83.9 ft3 | -15.5 ft3 |
2015 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Acura MDX.
2017 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Honda Pilot.