Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.3 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 191.6 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 78.5 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 68.2 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 4550 lb. | -163 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 61.6 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 59.0 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.2 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 61.5 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 59.1 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.7 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 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 | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -26.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 42.9 ft3 | -24.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.3 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -27.2 ft3 |
2016 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus RX.
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |