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Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2009) vs. Acura MDX (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2008 Acura MDX specs.

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2008 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Acura MDX  
Engine 6.0L V8
OHV-2v
366 hp@5500
380 lb-ft@4300
3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6000
275 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 116.0 in 108.3 in 7.7 in
Length 202.0 in 190.7 in 11.3 in
Width 79.0 in 78.5 in 0.5 in
Height 76.9 in 68.2 in 8.7 in
Curb Weight 5165 lb. 4539 lb. 626 lb.
Fuel Capacity 26.0 gal. 21.0 gal. 5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.1 in 39.2 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 65.3 in 61.6 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 64.4 in 59.0 in 5.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.2 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 38.6 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 65.2 in 61.5 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 60.6 in 59.1 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.0 in 38.7 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.9 in 35.7 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 61.7 in 57.1 in 4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 49.1 in 42.0 in 7.1 in
Legroom, Row 3 25.6 in 29.1 in -3.5 in
Total Legroom 105.9 in (over 3 rows) 109 in (over 3 rows) -3.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.9 ft3 15.0 ft3 1.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 60.3 ft3 42.9 ft3 17.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 108.9 ft3 83.5 ft3 25.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review
2010 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review
2008 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
HAve LT3 package with heated 10 way leather. Ergonomics and placement of controls are natural and intuitive. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Rear seat leg room cramped. Aparently moved forward to make room for 3rd row seating. 2nd row seats should be adjustable front to back. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX

2008 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
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
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
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
 
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