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Acura MDX (2009) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Acura MDX and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2009 Acura MDX and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2009 2013  
Model Acura MDX Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine 3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6000
275 lb-ft@5000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
256 hp@4300
243 lb-ft@2400
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,751 mm 2,578 mm 0 mm
Length 4,844 mm 4,201 mm 0 mm
Width 1,994 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,732 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,057 kg 1,509 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 79 L 55 L 24 L
Headroom, Row 1 996 mm 998 mm -2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,565 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,499 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 980 mm 978 mm 2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,562 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,501 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 983 mm 902 mm 81 mm
Headroom, Row 3 907 mm 0 mm 907 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,450 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,067 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 739 mm 0 mm 739 mm
Total Legroom 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 425 L 425 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,215 L 15.0 -14 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,364 L 1,303 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX

2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 
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