Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.9 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 174.8 in | 15.9 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.0 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 64.4 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 3466 lb. | 1069 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 56.7 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.7 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 55.1 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 49.1 in | 10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.9 in | 0.8 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 29.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 26.1 | 16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 28.9 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 |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |