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2009 Acura MDX and 2011 Toyota Prius Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.3 in | 2 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 175.6 in | 15.1 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 68.7 in | 9.8 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 58.7 in | 9.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 3042 lb. | 1493 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 9.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 54.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 52.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 53.1 in | 8.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 51.2 in | 7.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.0 in | 2.7 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) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 30.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 21.6 | 21.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Prius
| 2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review |
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