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2008 Acura MDX and 2015 Kia Rio Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Kia Rio | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 101.2 in | 7.1 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 159.3 in | 31.4 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 67.7 in | 10.8 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 57.3 in | 10.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4539 lb. | 2410 lb. | 2129 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 9.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 53.1 in | 8.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 52.1 in | 6.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.8 in | -2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 52.1 in | 9.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 51.2 in | 7.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 31.1 in | 7.6 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) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 34.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 15.0 | 27.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Rio
| 2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |
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