Honda Civic (2015) vs. Acura MDX (2009) Specs

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2015 Honda Civic and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2015	2009
Model	Honda Civic	Acura MDX
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@7000 174 lb-ft@4400	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	108.3 in	-3.2 in
Length	179.4 in	190.7 in	-11.3 in
Width	69.0 in	78.5 in	-9.5 in
Height	56.5 in	68.2 in	-11.7 in
Curb Weight	3002 lb.	4535 lb.	-1533 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	21.0 gal.	-7.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.2 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	61.6 in	-5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.5 in	59.0 in	-8.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.2 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.6 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.3 in	61.5 in	-8.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.4 in	59.1 in	-7.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	38.7 in	-2.5 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	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-30.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.5 ft³	15.0 ft³	-2.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.5	42.9 ft³	-30.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.5 ft³	83.5 ft³	-71 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Honda Civic

2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review

2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX

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

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