2009 Acura MDX Base
The 2009 Acura MDX Base is a 300-hp 3.7-liter SUV with a 5-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $40,990 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 300 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 275 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The MDX measures 190.7 inches long on a 108.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,548 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $40,990 ($62,106 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.7-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.7 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 275 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 24-valve, VTEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 90 x 96 mm (3.4 x 3.8 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Injection Type | PGM-FI multi-point injection, Drive-By-Wire throttle |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD (SH-AWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control |
| 1st Gear | 2.697 (46 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.606 (77 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.071 (116 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.766 (162 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.538 (230 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.889 |
| Final Drive | 4.533 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 21 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with trailing arm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated, 13.0" (330 mm) diameter, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.2" (334 mm) diameter, drum-in-disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18" x 8J cast alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18" x 8J cast alloy |
| Tires Front | P255/55R18 all-season |
| Tires Rear | P255/55R18 all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.7 in |
| Width | 78.5 in |
| Height | 68.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Front Track | 67.7 in |
| Rear Track | 67.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.15 in |
| Approach Angle | 28° |
| Departure Angle | 22.9° |
| Cargo Volume | 83.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,548 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 56% / 44% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 61.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 59 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 59.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline