Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Jeep Wrangler | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD, part-time w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 118.4 in | -10.1 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 188.4 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.8 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 73.6 in | -5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4167 lb. | 383 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 21.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 42.6 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 55.7 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.9 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 41.7 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 55.7 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 56.7 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | 0.4 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) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 31.7 | 11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
2012 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 2020 Jeep Wrangler.