Ford Expedition (2015) vs. Acura MDX (2013) Specs

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2015 Ford Expedition and 2013 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2015	2013
Model	Ford Expedition	Acura MDX
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5000 420 lb-ft@2500	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.0 in	108.3 in	10.7 in
Length	206.5 in	191.6 in	14.9 in
Width	78.8 in	78.5 in	0.3 in
Height	77.2 in	68.2 in	9 in
Curb Weight	5549 lb.	4550 lb.	999 lb.
Fuel Capacity	28.0 gal.	21.0 gal.	7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.2 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	61.6 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.3 in	59.0 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.2 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.6 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.7 in	61.5 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.9 in	59.1 in	0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	38.7 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.3 in	37.5 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	51.9 in	57.1 in	-5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	50.2 in	42.0 in	8.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	37.7 in	29.1 in	8.6 in
Total Legroom	117.9 in (over 3 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	8.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.6 ft³	15.0 ft³	3.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	55.0 ft³	42.9 ft³	12.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.3 ft³	83.5 ft³	24.8 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Expedition

2015 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	0	The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review
2014	0	Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review

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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