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Acura MDX (2014) vs. Lexus ES (2021) Specs

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2014 Acura MDX and 2021 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year 2014 2021  
Model Acura MDX Lexus ES  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
290 hp@6200
267 lb-ft@4500
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
302 hp@6600
267 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.0 in 113.0 in -2 in
Length 193.6 in 195.9 in -2.3 in
Width 77.2 in 73.4 in 3.8 in
Height 66.7 in 56.9 in 9.8 in
Curb Weight 4025 lb. 3690 lb. 335 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.5 gal. 15.9 gal. 3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 37.5 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.1 in 55.9 in 5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.5 in 55.0 in 2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 42.4 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 37.8 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.1 in 54.3 in 4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.8 in 54.3 in 3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.6 in 39.2 in -2.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.6 in 0.0 in 35.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 54.7 in 0.0 in 54.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 40.6 in 0.0 in 40.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 28.1 in 0.0 in 28.1 in
Total Legroom 106.1 in (over 3 rows) 81.6 in (over 2 rows) 24.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.8 ft3 16.7 ft3 -1.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 38.4 ft3 16.7 21.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 68.4 ft3 16.7 ft3 51.7 ft3

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

2014 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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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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