BMW X3 (2014) vs. Acura MDX (2009) Specs

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2014 BMW X3 and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2014	2009
Model	BMW X3	Acura MDX
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	108.3 in	2.3 in
Length	183.0 in	190.7 in	-7.7 in
Width	74.1 in	78.5 in	-4.4 in
Height	65.4 in	68.2 in	-2.8 in
Curb Weight	4222 lb.	4535 lb.	-313 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	21.0 gal.	-3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.2 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	61.6 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.0 in	-59 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	41.2 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	38.6 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	61.5 in	-5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.7 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.7 in	-35.7 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	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-32.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	15.0 ft³	12.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.6	42.9 ft³	-15.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	83.5 ft³	-20.2 ft³

2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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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

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