Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Nissan 350Z | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 104.3 in | 4 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 169.8 in | 20.9 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 71.5 in | 7 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 52.1 in | 16.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 3339 lb. | 1196 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 53.6 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.2 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 0.0 in | 61.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 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) | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 66.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 6.8 | 36.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 76.7 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 |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no back seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is much rear visibility. see full Nissan 350Z review |