Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Acura MDX (2007) Specs

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2011 Subaru Forester and 2007 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2011	2007
Model	Subaru Forester	Acura MDX
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	108.3 in	-5.3 in
Length	179.5 in	190.7 in	-11.2 in
Width	70.1 in	78.5 in	-8.4 in
Height	65.9 in	68.2 in	-2.3 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	4539 lb.	-1099 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	21.0 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	39.2 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	61.6 in	-5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.0 in	-59 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.2 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.6 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	61.5 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.7 in	-0.7 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	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-27.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	15.0 ft³	18.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	42.9 ft³	-9.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	83.5 ft³	-15.2 ft³

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review

2007 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	very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles 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
2006	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review
2006	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review

2007 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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