Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Subaru WRX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 104.3 in | 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 | 58.1 in | 10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 3267 lb. | 1268 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 55.6 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 52.2 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.3 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 54.2 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 53.1 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 35.4 in | 3.3 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) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 30.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 12.0 | 30.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 71.5 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review |