Model Year | 2009 | 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 | 4535 lb. | 2410 lb. | 2125 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 |
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 |
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 |