Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 108.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 180.5 in | 10.2 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 68.9 in | 9.6 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 63.6 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 3417 lb. | 1118 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.7 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 55.5 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.1 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 55.5 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 57.8 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 37.1 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 49.3 in | 7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 40.9 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 30.5 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 12.6 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 |
2013 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |