Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@5800 250 lb-ft@3500 |
2.5L H4 OHC-4v 173 hp@6000 166 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 99.4 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 176.6 in | 12.1 in |
Width | 77.0 in | 68.3 in | 8.7 in |
Height | 68.7 in | 65.0 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 3165 lb. | 1306 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.2 in | 53.5 in | 7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 51.6 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 43.6 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 53.6 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 51.6 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 33.7 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.6 in | 0.0 in | 58.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 0.0 in | 48.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.3 in | 0.0 in | 29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 108.6 in (over 3 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 31.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.6 ft3 | 32.0 | 17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.5 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
High seating position - easy to get in and out of with bad knees. see full Acura MDX review |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
ver small rear seat compared to pilot. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |