| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Acura MDX and 2008 Toyota Avalon Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6000 373 Nm@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
|
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,844 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,732 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,059 kg | 1,585 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 70 L | 9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 986 mm | 10 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 953 mm | 27 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,039 mm | 982 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 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) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 408 L | 17 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 14.4 | -13.4 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 14.4 | -12.4 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX
| 2008 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 |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids 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 |
| 2008 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.
