Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 121.7 in | -13.4 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 203.0 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 78.5 in | 0 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 68.5 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4376 lb. | 174 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 64.2 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.8 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 63.2 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 66.4 in | -7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.5 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 38.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 59.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 50.4 in | -8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 35.6 in | -6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -8.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -25.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 86.9 ft3 | -44 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -61.6 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 2023 Kia Carnival.