Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6000 373 Nm@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 334 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,600 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,057 kg | 1,669 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 60 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,036 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,008 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 973 mm | 10 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 945 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 762 mm | -23 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 348 L | 77 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 1,053 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 2,067 L | 0 L |
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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |