Toyota RAV4 (2014) vs. Acura MDX (2015) Specs

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2014 Toyota RAV4 and 2015 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2014	2015
Model	Toyota RAV4	Acura MDX
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	111.0 in	-6.3 in
Length	179.9 in	193.6 in	-13.7 in
Width	72.6 in	77.2 in	-4.6 in
Height	65.4 in	66.7 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3435 lb.	4025 lb.	-590 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	19.5 gal.	-3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.1 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	61.1 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	57.5 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	41.4 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	38.3 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	59.1 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	48.8 in	57.8 in	-9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.2 in	36.6 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.6 in	-35.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	54.7 in	-54.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.6 in	-40.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	28.1 in	-28.1 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	106.1 in (over 3 rows)	-26.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	38.4 ft³	14.8 ft³	23.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.4	38.4 ft³	0
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.4 ft³	68.4 ft³	5 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota RAV4

2014 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The first two generations of the Toyota RAVs were much smaller than contemporaneous Honda CR-Vs. More than perhaps any other difference this one probably explains Toyota's lack of segment leadership. The third-generation RAV4, introduced for the 2006 model year, was much larger, and finally about the same size as the Honda. The new RAV4's body is an inch lower, but also a few inches longer. Compared to the CR-V, it's 1.6 inches longer, an inch wider, and 0.7 inches taller. This translates to a slightly roomier interior, and probably the roomiest in the segment unless one includes the boundary-defying Santa Fe Sport, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I have nearly five inches of knee room in the Honda. Quite good, but I have seven inches in the new RAV4. Beyond sheer space, the RAV4's rear seat cushion is a comfortable height off the floor, and its rear seat back reclines over a relatively wide range. The Honda's rear seat back can be set in only two different positions that aren't far apart. Add a third passenger, though, and the rear seat no longer seems so roomy. My three kids aren't large, but they complained about the amount of room. The reason isn't hard to find: for some reason the new RAV4 only offers 48.8 inches of rear hip room. This is much better than the 43.3 inches in the 2012, but still well short of the 53.3 inches in the CR-V. So, while the RAV4 has the edge in knee room, the Honda easily wins a hip room comparison. see full Toyota RAV4 review

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2014 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The drivers seat has a really long travel - I normally have the seat far back (5'11" with long legs) but I probably had 6 inches of travel further back I could have gone. The seat isn't overadjustable and not too hard to get into a comfortable position. The fake leather is a reasonable facsimile and has heated seats - would have to see how it does in the direct sun. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2013	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat room is pretty impressive and seating position is nice. Adjustable rake of the rear seat is a nice touch. Appears to have 3 car seat anchors. The rear seat appears to be the same size as, or maybe even larger than the original Highlander / RX300. see full Toyota RAV4 review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Acura MDX

2015 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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

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