Acura MDX (2008) vs. Lexus IS (2013) Specs

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2008 Acura MDX and 2013 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2008	2013
Model	Acura MDX	Lexus IS
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	107.5 in	0.8 in
Length	190.7 in	180.1 in	10.6 in
Width	78.5 in	70.9 in	7.6 in
Height	68.2 in	56.1 in	12.1 in
Curb Weight	4539 lb.	3455 lb.	1084 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	17.2 gal.	3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	37.2 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.6 in	54.4 in	7.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.0 in	54.1 in	4.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	43.9 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	36.7 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.5 in	52.7 in	8.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.1 in	53.7 in	5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	30.6 in	8.1 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)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	34.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	13.0 ft³	2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.9 ft³	13.0	29.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.5 ft³	13.0 ft³	70.5 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX

2008 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
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review

2008 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
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS

2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS

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