Acura MDX (2007) vs. Subaru Forester (2017) Specs

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2007 Acura MDX and 2017 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2007	2017
Model	Acura MDX	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	103.9 in	4.4 in
Length	190.7 in	180.9 in	9.8 in
Width	78.5 in	70.7 in	7.8 in
Height	68.2 in	66.4 in	1.8 in
Curb Weight	4539 lb.	3624 lb.	915 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	41.4 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.6 in	57.0 in	4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.0 in	53.9 in	5.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	43.0 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	39.8 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.5 in	56.5 in	5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.1 in	53.0 in	6.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	38.0 in	0.7 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)	81 in (over 2 rows)	28 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	34.4 ft³	-19.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.9 ft³	34.4	8.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.5 ft³	74.7 ft³	8.8 ft³

2007 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
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
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
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

2007 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
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review
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

2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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