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Acura MDX (2014) vs. Lexus ES (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Acura MDX and 2018 Lexus ES specs.

2014 Acura MDX and 2018 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year 2014 2018  
Model Acura MDX Lexus ES  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
216 kW@6200
362 Nm@4500
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
200 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,819 mm 2,819 mm 0 mm
Length 4,917 mm 4,895 mm 0 mm
Width 1,961 mm 1,821 mm 0 mm
Height 1,694 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,826 kg 1,610 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 74 L 65 L 9 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 953 mm 15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,552 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,461 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,064 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 973 mm 953 mm 20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,501 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,468 mm 1,367 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 930 mm 1,016 mm 929 mm
Headroom, Row 3 904 mm 0 mm 904 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,389 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,031 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 714 mm 0 mm 714 mm
Total Legroom 2,695 mm (over 3 rows) 2,080 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 419 L 430 L -11 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,087 L 15.2 -14.2 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,937 L 15.2 -14.2 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Acura MDX

2014 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Lexus ES

2018 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2019 From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review
 

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