Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,064 kg | 2,057 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 | 953 mm | 912 mm | 41 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 |
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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |