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Acura MDX (2008) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Acura MDX and 2020 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2008 Acura MDX and 2020 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2008 2020  
Model Acura MDX Volkswagen Passat  
Engine 3.7L V6
OHC-4v
224 kW@6000
373 Nm@5000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
130 kW@5200
279 Nm@1700
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,751 mm 2,804 mm 0 mm
Length 4,844 mm 4,917 mm 0 mm
Width 1,994 mm 1,834 mm 0 mm
Height 1,732 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,059 kg 1,508 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 79 L 70 L 9 L
Headroom, Row 1 996 mm 973 mm 23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,565 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,499 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 980 mm 960 mm 20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,562 mm 1,448 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,501 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 983 mm 993 mm -10 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) 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 425 L 450 L -25 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,215 L 15.9 -14.9 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,364 L 15.9 -13.9 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX

2008 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
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
2008 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
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review
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
 

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