Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,059 kg | 2,020 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 73 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,034 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,013 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 975 mm | 8 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 912 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 1,158 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 704 mm | 35 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 391 L | 34 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
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 |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |