Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@5800 250 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 188.7 in | 11.6 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 77.0 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 68.7 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4471 lb. | -267 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.4 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 61.2 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.9 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.5 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 61.1 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 56.3 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 36.1 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 58.6 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 48.5 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 29.3 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 108.6 in (over 3 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 81.5 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
High seating position - easy to get in and out of with bad knees. see full Acura MDX review |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
ver small rear seat compared to pilot. see full Acura MDX review |