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

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

2009 Lexus IS and 2008 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Lexus IS Acura MDX  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,731 mm 2,751 mm 0 mm
Length 4,575 mm 4,844 mm 0 mm
Width 1,801 mm 1,994 mm 0 mm
Height 1,425 mm 1,732 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,567 kg 2,059 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 65 L 79 L -14 L
Headroom, Row 1 945 mm 996 mm -51 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,382 mm 1,565 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,374 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,115 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 932 mm 980 mm -48 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,339 mm 1,562 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,364 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 777 mm 983 mm -206 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 907 mm -907 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,450 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,067 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 739 mm -739 mm
Total Legroom 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 368 L 425 L -57 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 13.0 1,215 L 12
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.0 2,364 L 11

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

2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review
2010 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS 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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