Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Lexus IS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,057 kg | 1,567 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 65 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 945 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 932 mm | 48 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 777 mm | 206 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 0 mm | 739 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 368 L | 57 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 13.0 | -12 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 13.0 | -11 L |
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 |
2010 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review |