Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Acura MDX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 108.3 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 190.7 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 78.5 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 68.2 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3389 lb. | 4535 lb. | -1146 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.2 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 61.6 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.0 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 61.5 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 59.1 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.7 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 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 | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -29.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.7 | 42.9 ft3 | -7.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |