Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 109.8 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 192.5 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 74.6 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 67.7 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 4387 lb. | 148 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 57.8 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.6 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 44.1 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 57.6 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 56.1 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.0 in | 0.7 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) | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 26.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 18.4 | 24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 56.3 ft3 | 27.2 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 2019 Lexus RX.