Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 278 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@4900 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 108.3 in | 1 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 191.6 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 78.5 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 68.2 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 4550 lb. | -1007 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 61.6 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 59.0 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.2 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 61.5 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 59.1 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.7 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -28 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 42.9 ft3 | -27.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -67.7 ft3 |
2016 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
There is not quite enough adjustment in the front seat for me. I feel there is an un-natural curve in the front seat that I can't remove with the lumbar support. I sit on a folded towel to get the curve of the seat in the right place for my back. I'm 5'11" if that puts it into perspective for you. The steering wheel should telescope out more for optimal arm position and the orientation of the HUGE speedometer makes it get chopped in half by the steering wheel. No digital speedo readout on this model. Note that the touring gauges are a little different than the standard V6. see full Honda Accord review |
2012 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 |