Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 271 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 105.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 183.9 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 74.6 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 70.9 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4290 lb. | 260 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 41.3 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 58.4 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.4 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.9 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 53.9 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 51.0 in | 8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 31.3 in | 7.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 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) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 27.9 | 15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | 16.7 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |