Comparison: 2007 Acura MDX vs 2007 GMC Acadia vs 2007 Mazda CX-9
| | 2007 Acura MDX | 2007 GMC Acadia SLT AWD | 2007 Mazda CX-9 AWD | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, AWD | Front engine, AWD | Front engine, AWD | | Engine type | 60 V-6 alum block/heads | 60 V-6 alum block/heads | 60 V-6 alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 223.6 cu in/3664 cc | 217.5 cu in/3564 cc | 213.3 cu in/3496 cc | | Compression ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 | | Power (SAE NET) | 300 hp @ 6000 rpm | 275 hp @ 6600 rpm* | 263 hp @ 6250 rpm | | Torque (SAE NET) | 275 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 251 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm* | 249 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | | Weight to power | 15.3 lb/hp | 18.3 lb/hp | 17.5 lb/hp | | Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | | Axle/final | 4.53:1/2.44:1 | 3.16:1/2.34:1 | 3.46:1/2.37:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 17.0:1 | 16.0:1 | 16.3:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.1 | | Brakes, f;r | 13.0-in vented disc; 13.2-in solid disc, ABS | 12.8-in vented disc; 13.0-in vented disc, ABS | 12.6-in vented disc; 12.8-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels | 8.0 x 18 in, cast aluminum | 8.0 x 19 in, cast aluminum | 7.5 x 20 in, cast aluminum | | Tires | 255/55R18 104H Michelin Latitude Tour HP | 255/60R19 108H Goodyear Eagle RS-A | 245/50R20 102V Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 118.9 in | 113.2 in | | Track, f/r | 67.7/67.5 in | 67.3/67.3 in | 65.1/64.7 in | | Length x width x height | 190.7 x 78.5 x 68.2 in | 201.1 x 78.9 x 69.9 in | 199.8 x 76.2 x 68.0 in | | Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 7.4 in | 8.0 in | | Apprch/depart angle | 28.0/22.9 deg | 16.1/25.4 deg | 17.0 x 21.1 deg | | Turning circle | 37.6 ft | 40.4 ft | 37.4 ft | | Curb weight | 4591 lb | 5044 lb | 4604 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 55/45% | 55/45% | 55/45% | | Towing capacity | 5000 lb | 4500 lb | 3500 lb | | Seating capacity | 7 | 7 | 7 | | Headroom, f/m/r | 39.2/38.6/35.7 in | 38.5/38.3/38.1 in | 38.4/39.0/35.4 in | | Legroom, f/m/r | 41.2/38.7/29.1 in | 41.3/36.9/33.2 in | 40.9/39.8/32.4 in | | Shoulder room, f/m/r | 61.6/61.5/57.1 in | 61.9/61.1/57.8 in | 59.4/58.7/56.9 in | | Cargo vol behind f/m/r | 83.5/42.9/15.0 cu ft | 119.9/68.9/19.7 cu ft | 100.7/48.4/17.2 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.8 sec | 2.8 sec | 2.8 sec | | 0-40 | 4 | 4.2 | 4.3 | | 0-50 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 6.1 | | 0-60 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.1 | | 0-70 | 9.9 | 11.1 | 11 | | 0-80 | 13.3 | 15.1 | 14.4 | | 0-90 | 16.8 | 19 | 18 | | 0-100 | 20.8 | --- | --- | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | | quarter mile | 16.0 sec @ 87.8 mph | 16.4 sec @ 83.6 mph | 16.3 sec @ 85.3 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 121 ft | 138 ft | 123 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.86 g avg | 0.79 g avg | 0.80 g avg | | MT figure eight | 27.4 sec @ 0.63 g avg | 28.2 sec @ 0.59 g avg | 28.2 sec @ 0.59 g avg | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 1950 rpm | 1600 rpm | 1650 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $40,665 | $35,225 | $34,470 | | Price as tested | $48,465 | $45,360 | $39,335 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/m/r curtain | Dual front, front side, f/m/r curtain | Dual front, front side, f/m/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 6 yrs/70,000 miles | 5 yrs/100,000 miles | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 5 yrs/100,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 21.0 gal | 22.0 gal | 20.1 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ (est) | 17/22 mpg | 17/24 mpg | 16/22 mpg | | MT fuel economy | 17.1 mpg | 17.1 mpg | 17.6 mpg | | Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded | Regular unleaded | Regular unleaded | | *SAE certified | 1st PlaceMazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWDThe premium blend of performance, utility, and value.
2nd PlaceAcura MDX The driving enthusiast's CUV, stalled only by a stiff price tag and a snug third row.3rd PlaceGMC Acadia SLT AWDThe biggest and the roomiest...and the heaviest and the slowest.
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Posted August 7 2008 10:30 AM by Allyson Harwood
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Posted July 25 2008 05:36 PM by thomas_voehringer
I don't like pretentious advertising or promotion. There's enough of it in politics to fill my cup to overflowing without the touchy-feely crowd encroaching on my choice of vehicle. more
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Posted August 18 2008 10:59 AM by Melissa
In a time when unstable gas prices have most commuters pinching pennies just to fill their tanks, will the all-new Kia Borrego become a hit or miss for the average consumer? more
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