Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 91.7 in | 16.6 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 157.3 in | 33.4 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 67.7 in | 10.8 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 49.0 in | 19.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 2441 lb. | 2094 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 8.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 37.4 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 53.2 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 50.6 in | 8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.1 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 0.0 in | 61.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 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) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 65.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 5.3 | 37.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 78.2 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 |
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |