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Ford Explorer (2009) vs. Acura MDX (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Ford Explorer and 2009 Acura MDX specs.

2009 Ford Explorer and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2009 2009  
Model Ford Explorer Acura MDX  
Engine 4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6000
275 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,888 mm 2,751 mm 0 mm
Length 4,912 mm 4,844 mm 0 mm
Width 1,872 mm 1,994 mm 0 mm
Height 1,849 mm 1,732 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,135 kg 2,057 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 85 L 79 L 6 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 996 mm -995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,499 mm 1,565 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,407 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 983 mm 980 mm 3 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,496 mm 1,562 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,410 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 937 mm 983 mm -46 mm
Headroom, Row 3 950 mm 907 mm 43 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,349 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,151 mm 1,067 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 886 mm 739 mm 147 mm
Total Legroom 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 385 L 425 L -40 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,243 L 1,215 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,370 L 2,364 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer

2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer 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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