Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 105.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 180.9 in | 10.7 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.0 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 67.0 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3490 lb. | 1060 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 57.8 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.3 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.0 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 56.4 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 47.7 in | 11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 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) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 30.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 37.6 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 83.5 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2021 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |