Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Acura RL | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 111.0 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 193.6 in | 0 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 77.2 in | -5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 67.6 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 4195 lb. | -183 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 61.1 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 59.0 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.5 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.3 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 59.1 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 57.8 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.6 in | -40.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.4 in | -27.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 105.4 in (over 3 rows) | -26.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 38.4 ft3 | -25.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 | -55.3 ft3 |
2006 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Acura MDX.