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2015 Dodge Durango and 2013 Acura MDX Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | |
| Model | Dodge Durango | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 108.3 in | 11.5 in |
| Length | 201.2 in | 191.6 in | 9.6 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 78.5 in | -2.7 in |
| Height | 70.9 in | 68.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4913 lb. | 4550 lb. | 363 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 61.6 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 59.0 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.2 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 61.5 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 59.1 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 57.1 in | -6.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 42.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 29.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Dodge Durango
| 2015 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX
| 2013 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX
| 2013 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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