Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Subaru Tribeca | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 108.2 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 191.5 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.9 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 66.4 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4140 lb. | 410 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 58.1 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.0 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 57.5 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 54.6 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 34.3 in | 4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 36.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 51.3 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 43.3 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 30.9 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 74.4 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2011 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
enough leg room see full Subaru Tribeca review |