Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Nissan cube | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 99.6 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 156.5 in | 35.1 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 66.7 in | 11.8 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 65.0 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 2762 lb. | 1788 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 42.6 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 52.2 in | 9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 48.8 in | 10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.4 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 52.4 in | 9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 47.6 in | 11.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 35.5 in | 3.2 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) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 11.4 | 31.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | 25.4 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 |
2010 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube review |