Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Kia Borrego | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 337 hp@6000 323 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 114.0 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 192.1 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 75.4 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 71.3 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4621 lb. | -71 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 20.6 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 60.2 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.1 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 59.1 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 56.1 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 38.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 55.7 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 44.9 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 32.9 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 49.3 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 97.6 ft3 | -14.1 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 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |