Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 113.2 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 199.6 in | -8.9 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 76.2 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 68.1 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4539 lb. | 4312 lb. | 227 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 59.4 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.5 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 58.7 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 56.0 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 35.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 56.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 43.7 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 32.4 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 47.5 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review |