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Lexus IS (2011) vs. Acura MDX (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Lexus IS and 2008 Acura MDX specs.

2011 Lexus IS and 2008 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Lexus IS Acura MDX  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.5 in 108.3 in -0.8 in
Length 180.1 in 190.7 in -10.6 in
Width 70.9 in 78.5 in -7.6 in
Height 56.1 in 68.2 in -12.1 in
Curb Weight 3455 lb. 4539 lb. -1084 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.2 gal. 21.0 gal. -3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.2 in 39.2 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 61.6 in -7.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.1 in 59.0 in -4.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 41.2 in 2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 38.6 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.7 in 61.5 in -8.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.7 in 59.1 in -5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 30.6 in 38.7 in -8.1 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 74.5 in (over 2 rows) 109 in (over 3 rows) -34.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.0 ft3 15.0 ft3 -2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 13.0 42.9 ft3 -29.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.0 ft3 83.5 ft3 -70.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Lexus IS

2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

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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