Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 4,793 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,064 kg | 1,635 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 64 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,029 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 993 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 861 mm | 122 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) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 949 L | -524 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 33.5 | -32.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 1,875 L | 1 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 |
2007 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review |