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Chevrolet Equinox (2012) vs. Acura MDX (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Acura MDX specs.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Acura MDX  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6000
275 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 108.3 in 4.2 in
Length 187.8 in 190.7 in -2.9 in
Width 72.5 in 78.5 in -6 in
Height 66.3 in 68.2 in -1.9 in
Curb Weight 4101 lb. 4535 lb. -434 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 21.0 gal. -2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 39.2 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 61.6 in -5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.6 in 59.0 in -4.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.2 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 38.6 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 61.5 in -6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.1 in 59.1 in -8 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.9 in 38.7 in 1.2 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 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 109 in (over 3 rows) -27.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 31.5 ft3 15.0 ft3 16.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 31.5 42.9 ft3 -11.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.7 ft3 83.5 ft3 -19.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX

2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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