| Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Lexus RZ | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
Electric 308 hp 321 lb-ft |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 56.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 189.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 74.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 64.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4564 lb. | -14 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 21 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 56.9 in | 4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 54.3 in | 7.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 51.8 in | 7.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.5 in | 1.2 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) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 29.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 34.1 | 8.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 83.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Lexus RZ.