Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Lexus IS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 107.5 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 180.1 in | 11.5 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 70.9 in | 7.6 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 56.1 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3455 lb. | 1095 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 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 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 |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |
2011 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 |