Audi A3 (2012) vs. Acura MDX (2012) Specs

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2012 Audi A3 and 2012 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
Model	Audi A3	Acura MDX
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	108.3 in	-6.8 in
Length	168.7 in	191.6 in	-22.9 in
Width	69.5 in	78.5 in	-9 in
Height	56.0 in	68.2 in	-12.2 in
Curb Weight	3263 lb.	4550 lb.	-1287 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	21.0 gal.	-6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	39.2 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	61.6 in	-7.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.0 in	-59 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.2 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	38.6 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	61.5 in	-8.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	38.7 in	-3.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.5 in	-37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.1 in	-29.1 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-33 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	15.0 ft³	-1.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.1	42.9 ft³	-29.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	83.5 ft³	-28.9 ft³

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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

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