Nissan GT-R (2009) vs. Acura MDX (2008) Specs

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2009 Nissan GT-R and 2008 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	Nissan GT-R	Acura MDX
Engine	turbocharged 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 480 hp@6400 430 lb-ft@3200	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.5 in	108.3 in	1.2 in
Length	183.3 in	190.7 in	-7.4 in
Width	74.6 in	78.5 in	-3.9 in
Height	53.9 in	68.2 in	-14.3 in
Curb Weight	3850 lb.	4539 lb.	-689 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.5 gal.	21.0 gal.	-1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	39.2 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	61.6 in	-7.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	59.0 in	-4.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.6 in	41.2 in	3.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	33.5 in	38.6 in	-5.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	50.0 in	61.5 in	-11.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	44.9 in	59.1 in	-14.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	26.4 in	38.7 in	-12.3 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	71 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-38 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.8 ft³	15.0 ft³	-6.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	8.8	42.9 ft³	-34.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	8.8 ft³	83.5 ft³	-74.7 ft³

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2008 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
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
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
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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