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Subaru Legacy (2011) vs. Acura MDX (2008) Specs

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

2011 Subaru Legacy and 2008 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Subaru Legacy Acura MDX  
Engine 3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6000
275 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 108.3 in 0 in
Length 186.4 in 190.7 in -4.3 in
Width 71.7 in 78.5 in -6.8 in
Height 59.3 in 68.2 in -8.9 in
Curb Weight 3600 lb. 4539 lb. -939 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 21.0 gal. -2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.3 in 39.2 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 61.6 in -5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 59.0 in -59 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.0 in 41.2 in 1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 38.6 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 61.5 in -5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 59.1 in -59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.8 in 38.7 in -0.9 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 80.8 in (over 2 rows) 109 in (over 3 rows) -28.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.7 ft3 15.0 ft3 -0.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 14.7 42.9 ft3 -28.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.7 ft3 83.5 ft3 -68.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Legacy

2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy 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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