Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 114.8 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 189.8 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 76.3 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 69.4 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4539 lb. | 4470 lb. | 69 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 58.6 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.0 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 58.0 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 56.5 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.6 in | 0.1 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) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 30.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 36.3 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 36.3 | 6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |