Truck Trend's Best in Class 2008: Midsize SUV
| Midsize SUV (over 106-IN WB) | | Acura-Kia | | Vehicle | Acura MDX | BMW X3 | BMW X5 | | Base price | $40,910 | $38,775 | $46,675 | | Wheelbase, in | 108.3 | 110.1 | 115.5 | | Engine | 3.7L DOHC V-6 | 3.0L DOHC I-6 | 3.0L DOHC I-6 | | Opt engines | | | 4.8L V-8 $9000 | | Horsepower, SAE | 300 | 260 | 260 (350) | | Torque, SAE | 275 | 225 | 225 (350) | | Airbags | Dual, head, side | Dual, head, side | Dual, head, side | | Brakes, f/r | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | | Tires | 255/55HR18 | 235/55R17 | 225/55R18 | | Fuel cap, gal | 21 | 17.7 | 22.5 | | EPA fuel econ, city/hwy | 15/20 | 17/24 | 15/21 (14/19) | | Max pass | 7 | 5 | 5 | | Base curb weight, lb | 4539 | 4012 | 4982 | | GVWR, lb | 5900 | 5104 | 6008 | | Max cargo cap, cu ft | 83.5 | 71 | 69 | | Max towing cap, lb | 5000 | 3500 | 6000 | | Vehicle | Chevrolet Equinox | Chevy/GMC TrailBlazer /Envoy | Ford Explorer | | Base price | $22,995 | $26,313/$27,850 | $26,510 | | Wheelbase, in | 112.5 | 113 | 113.7 | | Engine | 3.4L OHV V-6 | 4.2L SOHC I-6 | 4.0L SOHC V-6 | | Opt engines | 3.6L V-6 $5000 | 5.3L V-8 $1250 | 4.6L V-8 $1285 | | Horsepower, SAE | 185 (264) | 285 (300) | 210 (292) | | Torque, SAE | 210 (250) | 276 (321) | 254 (300) | | Airbags | Dual | Dual, head | Dual, head, side | | Brakes, f/r | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 2WAL | | Tires | 235/65R16 | 245/65R16 | 235/70R16 | | Fuel cap, gal | 20 | 22 | 22.5 | | EPA fuel econ, city/hwy | 17/24 (16/24) | 14/20 (14/20) | 14/20 (13/20) | | Max pass | 5 | 5 | 7 | | Base curb weight, lb | 3660 | 4356 | 4436 | | GVWR, lb | 5070 | 6001 | 5720 | | Max cargo cap, cu ft | 68.6 | 80.1 | 85.8 | | Max towing cap, lb | 3000 | 6800 | 7300 | | Vehicle | Honda Pilot | Hummer H3 | Hyundai Santa Fe | | Base price | $28,230 | $21,690 | $30,750 | | Wheelbase, in | 106.3 | 111.9 | 106.3 | | Engine | 3.5L SOHC V-6 | 3.7L DOHC I-5 | 2.7L DOHC V-6 | | Opt engines | | 5.3L V-8 $9000 | 3.3L V-6 $2900 | | Horsepower, SAE | 244 | 242 (300) | 185 (242) | | Torque, SAE | 240 | 242 (320) | 183 (226) | | Airbags | Dual, head, side | Dual, head, side | Dual, head, side | | Brakes, f/r | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | | Tires | 235/70R16 | 265/75R16 | 235/70R16 | | Fuel cap, gal | 20.4 | 23 | 19.8 | | EPA fuel econ, city/hwy | 16/22 | 13/18 (13/16) | 18/24(17/24) | | Max pass | 8 | 5 | 5 | | Base curb weight, lb | 4264 | 4700 | 3727 | | GVWR, lb | 5500 | 6001 | 5556 | | Max cargo cap, cu ft | 87.6 | 56.4 | 78.2 | | Max towing cap, lb | 4500 | 6000 | 2000 | | Vehicle | Hyundai Veracruz | Isuzu Ascender | Jeep Commander | | Base price | $27,595 | $27,844 | $28,110 | | Wheelbase, in | 110.4 | 113 | 109.5 | | Engine | 3.8L DOHC V-6 | 4.2L SOHC I-6 | 3.7L OHV V-6 | | Opt engines | | | 4.7L V-8 $9000, | | Opt engines | | | 5.7L V-8 $13000 | | Horsepower, SAE | 260 | 285 | 210 (305, 330) | | Torque, SAE | 257 | 276 | 235 (334, 375) | | Airbags | Dual, head | Dual | Dual, head, side | | Brakes, f/r | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | | Tires | 235/65R17 | 245/65R17 | 245/65R17 | | Fuel cap, gal | 20.6 | 21.7 | 21.1 | | EPA fuel econ, city/hwy | 16/23 | 14/20 | 14/19 (14/19, 13/19) | | Max pass | 7 | 5 | 7 | | Base curb weight, lb | 4417 | 4417/4790 | 4643 | | GVWR, lb | 5908 | 5750 | 6500 | | Max cargo cap, cu ft | 86.8 | 80.1 | 68.5 | | Max towing cap, lb | 3500 | 5800 | 7400 | | Vehicle | Jeep Grand Cherokee (Under $35K) | Jeep Wrangler Unlimited | Kia Sorento | | Base price | $29,215 | $21,240 | $21,695 | | Wheelbase, in | 109.5 | 116 | 106.7 | | Engine | 3.7L OHV V-6 | 3.8L SOHC V-6 | 3.3L DOHC V-6 | | Opt engines | 3.0L TD V-6 $2585 | | 3.8L V-6 $3300 | | Opt engines | 4.7L V-8 $930, | | | | Opt engines | 5.7L V-8 $645, | | | | Opt engines | 6.1L V-8 $11,000 | | | | Horsepower, SAE | 210 (215, 305, 330, 420) | 202 | 242 (262) | | Torque, SAE | 235 (376, 334, 375, 420) | 237 | 228 (260) | | Airbags | Dual, head. side | Dual | Dual, head, side, knee | | Brakes, f/r | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | | Tires | 245/65R17 | 225/75R16 | 245/70R16 | | Fuel cap, gal | 21.1 | 18.6 | 21.1 | | EPA fuel econ, city/hwy | 15/20 (18/22, 14/19, 13/18, 11/14) | 16/21 | 16/22 (15/20) | | Max pass | 5 | 5 | 5 | | Base curb weight, lb | 4400 | 3976 | 4068 | | GVWR, lb | 6150 | 5500 | 5644 | | Max cargo cap, cu ft | 67.4 | 82 | 31.7 | | Max towing cap, lb | 7400 | 3500 | 3500 |
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