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 | 2,700 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,793 mm | 4,486 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,956 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,745 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,028 kg | 1,436 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 77 L | 60 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,011 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,554 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,107 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,008 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,552 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 856 mm | 104 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 917 mm | 0 mm | 917 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,488 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,232 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 744 mm | 0 mm | 744 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,758 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 906 L | -487 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,405 L | 32.0 | -31 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,308 L | 1,634 L | 1 L |
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 |