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Toyota RAV4 (2009) vs. Acura MDX (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota RAV4 and 2013 Acura MDX specs.

2009 Toyota RAV4 and 2013 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2009 2013  
Model Toyota RAV4 Acura MDX  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.7 in 108.3 in -3.6 in
Length 181.1 in 191.6 in -10.5 in
Width 71.5 in 78.5 in -7 in
Height 66.3 in 68.2 in -1.9 in
Curb Weight 3680 lb. 4550 lb. -870 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 21.0 gal. -5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 39.2 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.1 in 61.6 in -4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.8 in 59.0 in -5.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 41.2 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 38.6 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 61.5 in -6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 59.1 in -6.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 38.7 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.2 in 37.5 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 52.6 in 57.1 in -4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3 43.3 in 42.0 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 30.0 in 29.1 in 0.9 in
Total Legroom 110.1 in (over 3 rows) 109 in (over 3 rows) 1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.3 ft3 15.0 ft3 -2.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 37.2 ft3 42.9 ft3 -5.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 73.0 ft3 83.5 ft3 -10.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota RAV4

2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX

2013 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX

2013 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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