Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Lexus IS | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 107.5 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 180.1 in | 13.5 in |
Width | 77.2 in | 70.9 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 56.1 in | 11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3960 lb. | 3455 lb. | 505 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 37.2 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 54.4 in | 6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.1 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 43.9 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.7 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 52.7 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 53.7 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 30.6 in | 5.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.6 in | 0.0 in | 40.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.4 in | 0.0 in | 27.4 in |
Total Legroom | 105.4 in (over 3 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.4 ft3 | 13.0 | 25.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 55.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Acura MDX.
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 |