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Acura MDX (2009) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Acura MDX and 2011 Hyundai Sonata specs.

2009 Acura MDX and 2011 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Acura MDX Hyundai Sonata  
Engine 3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6000
275 lb-ft@5000		 turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
274 hp@6000
269 lb-ft@1750		  
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 110.0 in -1.7 in
Length 190.7 in 189.8 in 0.9 in
Width 78.5 in 72.2 in 6.3 in
Height 68.2 in 57.9 in 10.3 in
Curb Weight 4535 lb. 3338 lb. 1197 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.0 gal. 18.5 gal. 2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.2 in 40.0 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.6 in 57.9 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.0 in 55.2 in 3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 45.5 in -4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 37.8 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.5 in 56.7 in 4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.1 in 54.9 in 4.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.7 in 34.6 in 4.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.7 in 0.0 in 35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 57.1 in 0.0 in 57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.0 in 0.0 in 42 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.1 in 0.0 in 29.1 in
Total Legroom 109 in (over 3 rows) 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 28.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 16.4 ft3 -1.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.9 ft3 16.4 26.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.5 ft3 16.4 ft3 67.1 ft3

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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 2011 Hyundai Sonata

2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review
 
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