Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 284 hp@6400 259 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 114.2 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 197.7 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 77.9 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 69.7 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4469 lb. | 81 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 42.3 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 60.8 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.3 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 44.3 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 59.6 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 56.3 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 35.5 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 37.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 58.4 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 46.7 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 28.0 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 107.8 in (over 3 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 45.0 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 80.5 ft3 | 3 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 2023 Nissan Pathfinder.