Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Lexus GX | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 301 hp@5500 329 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable 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 | 189.2 in | 1.5 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 74.2 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 74.2 in | -6 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 5128 lb. | -593 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.0 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 55.4 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.5 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.4 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 57.3 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 55.2 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 34.1 in | 4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 35.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 54.5 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 43.1 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 29.3 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 105.1 in (over 3 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 64.7 ft3 | 18.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Lexus GX.