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2009 Acura MDX and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 113.9 in | -5.6 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 188.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 76.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 68.2 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 4711 lb. | -176 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 59.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 0.0 in | 59 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 56.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 34.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 0.0 in | 35.7 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) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 32.1 | 10.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
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