Model Year | 2011 | 2022 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 109.3 in | -1 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 192.8 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.2 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 56.5 in | 11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3552 lb. | 998 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 56.7 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.2 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 45.0 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 55.7 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 53.5 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 34.2 in | 4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 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) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 29.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 14.3 | 28.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 69.2 ft3 |
2011 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 2022 Nissan Maxima.