Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,064 kg | 1,644 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 60 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,052 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,092 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,011 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 965 mm | 18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 953 mm | 0 mm | 953 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 0 mm | 739 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 974 L | -549 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 34.4 | -33.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 2,115 L | 0 L |
2011 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 |
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 |