Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Volkswagen Arteon | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5350 295 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 111.9 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 191.5 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 56.8 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3935 lb. | 615 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 37.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 56.5 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.3 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 54.7 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 46.5 in | 12.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.2 in | -1.5 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) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 27.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 27.2 | 15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 56.2 ft3 | 27.3 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon.