

Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Lexus LS | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 380 hp@6400 367 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 121.7 in | -13.4 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 202.8 in | -12.1 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.8 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 58.1 in | 10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 4332 lb. | 203 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 22.2 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.0 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 58.5 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.4 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 0.0 in | 41.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 56.4 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 55.5 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 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) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 109 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 18.0 | 24.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 65.5 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 2007 Lexus LS.