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Lexus GX (2009) vs. Acura MDX (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Lexus GX and 2008 Acura MDX specs.

2009 Lexus GX and 2008 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Lexus GX Acura MDX  
Engine 4.7L V8
DOHC-4v
263 hp@5400
323 lb-ft@3400
3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6000
275 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD w/low range AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 2,751 mm 0 mm
Length 4,780 mm 4,844 mm 0 mm
Width 1,880 mm 1,994 mm 0 mm
Height 1,895 mm 1,732 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,209 kg 2,059 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 87 L 79 L 8 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 996 mm -995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,461 mm 1,565 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,400 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,062 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 980 mm -979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,458 mm 1,562 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,392 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 983 mm -48 mm
Headroom, Row 3 927 mm 907 mm 20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,440 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,433 mm 1,067 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 632 mm 739 mm -107 mm
Total Legroom 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 374 L 425 L -51 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,407 L 1,215 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,195 L 2,364 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus GX

2009 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX

2008 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
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
2008 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
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review
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
 
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