Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 107.1 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 186.4 in | 4.3 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 71.1 in | 7.4 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 58.3 in | 9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 3287 lb. | 1248 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 57.1 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.5 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.7 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 56.3 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 54.7 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.8 in | 0.9 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 27.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 14.8 | 28.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 68.7 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |