Acura MDX (2006) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2013) Specs

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2006 Acura MDX and 2013 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2013
Model	Acura MDX	Toyota RAV4
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@5800 250 lb-ft@3500	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 176 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@4100
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	104.7 in	1.6 in
Length	188.7 in	179.9 in	8.8 in
Width	77.0 in	72.6 in	4.4 in
Height	68.7 in	65.4 in	3.3 in
Curb Weight	4471 lb.	3550 lb.	921 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.4 gal.	15.9 gal.	4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.8 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.2 in	57.3 in	3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.9 in	54.2 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	42.6 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.9 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.1 in	55.4 in	5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.3 in	48.8 in	7.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.2 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.1 in	0.0 in	36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	58.6 in	0.0 in	58.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.5 in	0.0 in	48.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.3 in	0.0 in	29.3 in
Total Legroom	108.6 in (over 3 rows)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	28.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	38.4 ft³	-23.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	49.6 ft³	38.4	11.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	81.5 ft³	73.4 ft³	8.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Acura MDX

2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2006	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review
2006	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review
2005	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	High seating position - easy to get in and out of with bad knees. see full Acura MDX review

2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review
2005	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	ver small rear seat compared to pilot. see full Acura MDX review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota RAV4

2013 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The first two generations of the Toyota RAVs were much smaller than contemporaneous Honda CR-Vs. More than perhaps any other difference this one probably explains Toyota's lack of segment leadership. The third-generation RAV4, introduced for the 2006 model year, was much larger, and finally about the same size as the Honda. The new RAV4's body is an inch lower, but also a few inches longer. Compared to the CR-V, it's 1.6 inches longer, an inch wider, and 0.7 inches taller. This translates to a slightly roomier interior, and probably the roomiest in the segment unless one includes the boundary-defying Santa Fe Sport, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I have nearly five inches of knee room in the Honda. Quite good, but I have seven inches in the new RAV4. Beyond sheer space, the RAV4's rear seat cushion is a comfortable height off the floor, and its rear seat back reclines over a relatively wide range. The Honda's rear seat back can be set in only two different positions that aren't far apart. Add a third passenger, though, and the rear seat no longer seems so roomy. My three kids aren't large, but they complained about the amount of room. The reason isn't hard to find: for some reason the new RAV4 only offers 48.8 inches of rear hip room. This is much better than the 43.3 inches in the 2012, but still well short of the 53.3 inches in the CR-V. So, while the RAV4 has the edge in knee room, the Honda easily wins a hip room comparison. see full Toyota RAV4 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota RAV4

2013 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The drivers seat has a really long travel - I normally have the seat far back (5'11" with long legs) but I probably had 6 inches of travel further back I could have gone. The seat isn't overadjustable and not too hard to get into a comfortable position. The fake leather is a reasonable facsimile and has heated seats - would have to see how it does in the direct sun. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2013	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat room is pretty impressive and seating position is nice. Adjustable rake of the rear seat is a nice touch. Appears to have 3 car seat anchors. The rear seat appears to be the same size as, or maybe even larger than the original Highlander / RX300. see full Toyota RAV4 review

2013 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2012	4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review

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