Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 244 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 118.9 in | -10.6 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 202.0 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 78.3 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 69.3 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4387 lb. | 163 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 63.2 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.2 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 65.3 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 65.9 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.9 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 38.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 60.5 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 50.1 in | -8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 34.0 in | -4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -7.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -37.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -58 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Sedona.