| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Lexus GX | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 109.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 188.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 74.0 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 74.6 in | -6.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 4871 lb. | -336 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.2 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 57.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 57.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 54.8 in | 4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 36.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 56.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 56.4 in | -14.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 24.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 49.7 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | 6 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 |
| 2009 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |