Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.4 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 175.6 in | 15.1 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 69.7 in | 8.8 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 52.8 in | 15.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4539 lb. | 3064 lb. | 1475 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 54.8 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.3 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.7 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 54.9 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 48.1 in | 11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 32.2 in | 6.5 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) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 7.6 | 35.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 75.9 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 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |