Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 317 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 123.2 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 207.7 in | -16.1 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 79.3 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 77.2 in | -9 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 5593 lb. | -1043 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 41.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 65.0 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 61.3 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.8 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 65.0 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 60.8 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 41.9 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 35.9 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 63.7 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 48.8 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 32.2 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | -6.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 56.7 ft3 | -13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 97.1 ft3 | -13.6 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 2013 Nissan Armada.