Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Acura MDX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 108.3 in | 12.8 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 190.7 in | 14.3 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 78.5 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 68.2 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4426 lb. | 4539 lb. | -113 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 61.6 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 59.0 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.2 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 61.5 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 59.1 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 35.7 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 57.1 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 42.0 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 29.1 in | 7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 | 31.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | 53 ft3 |
2006 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
All front seats are comfortable (or better be). This car had as much room and comfort in all 3 rows as the front seat. see full Buick Terraza review |
2006 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza review |
2008 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 |
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 | ||
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 |
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 |