Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.4 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 191.1 in | 0.5 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.4 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 58.1 in | 10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3492 lb. | 1058 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.4 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 57.9 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.3 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 45.5 in | -4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 56.5 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 56.1 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 35.6 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 27.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 16.3 | 26.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 67.2 ft3 |
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Hyundai Sonata.