2004 Acura MDX Specifications

POWERTRAIN
Engine Type 3.5-liter, SOHC VTEC 60-degree V-6
Horsepower, SAE Net 265 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque 253 lbs-ft between 3500 and 5000 rpm
Redline 6300rpm
Bore and Stroke 3.5 in x 3.66 in (89mm x 93 mm)
Displacement 212 cu in (3471 cc)
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Induction System Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Valvetrain Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC™), 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft
Engine Block Aluminum alloy
Emission Control Electronically controlled ULEV-2 emission control
Throttle Drive-By-Wire Throttle System
Ignition System Direct ignition system with knock control
Alternator 130 amp. Max
Battery 12V, maintenance free
Recommended Fuel Premium Unleaded
Layout Transverse mounted, front engine, four wheel drive
Drivetrain VTM-4™ Variable Torque Management 4-wheel drive
Transmission Electronically controlled, 5-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control
Ratios (:1) 1st 2.693
2nd 1.566
3rd 1.023
4th 0.729
5th 0.531
Reverse 1.889
Final 4.375
CHASSIS
Body Type All-steel unit body
Front Suspension Independent strut with lower control arm
Rear Suspension Independent multi-link with trailing arm
Shock Absorbers Gas-pressurized
Stabilizer Bars

Front

23 mm diameter

Rear

20 mm diameter
Steering Type Variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion
Steering Ratio 16.9 : 1
Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) 3.22
Turning Circle (curb to curb) 38ft (11.6m)
Wheels 17 x 6.5 JJ cast-aluminum alloy
Tires P235/65R17 all-season
Braking System 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Front Discs Ventilated 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness
Rear Discs Solid 12.3 in (313 mm) diameter; 0.4 in (11 mm) rotor thickness
Total Swept Area Front: 63.1 sq in (407.2 cm2) Rear: 50.4 sq in (325.0 cm2)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) 4-channel system with 4-wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control
CAPACITIES
Crankcase 5.3 US qt (5.0 L)
Cooling System 2.4 US gallons (9.0 L)
Fuel tank 19.2 US gallons (72.7 L)
Volumes Passenger 142.9cu ft
Cargo with 2nd and 3rd row seats down 81.5 cu ft
Cargo with 3rd row seats down 44.4 cu ft
Cargo behind 3rd row seats 14.8 cu ft
FUEL ECONOMY
EPA Fuel Mileage* - City/Highway 17 / 23 MPG
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Track, front 66.3 in (1685 mm)
Track, rear 66.5 in (1690 mm)
Overall Length 188.7 in (4789 mm)
Overall Width 77.0 in (1955 mm)
Overall Height 68.7 in (1744 mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance 8.0 in (203 mm)
Approach/Departure Angle Approach-28 degrees Departure-21 degrees Breakover - 21 degrees
WEIGHTS
Curb Weight 4451 lbs (2019 kg) Touring Package - 4510 lbs (2046 kg)
Weight Distribution (% front / rear)
W/Acura Navigation System
58 / 42
49.50 / 50.50
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 5798 lbs. (2630 kg)
*Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Honda. Final EPA mileage estimates were not available at the time of printing.
TOWING
Maximum Towing Capacity 4500 lbs boat/3500 lbs trailer
Maximum Tongue Weight 450 lbs
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Front Head Room 38.4 in (976 mm)
Leg Room 41.5 in (1055 mm)
Hip Room 56.9 in (1446 mm)
Shoulder Room 61.2 in (1555 mm)
2nd Row Rear Head Room 39.0 in (990 mm)
Leg Room 37.8 in (959 mm)
Hip Room 56.3 in (1431 mm)
Shoulder Room 61.1 in (1551 mm)
3rd Row Rear Head Room 36.1 in (918 mm)
Leg Room 29.3 in (745 mm)
Hip Room 48.5 in (1232 mm)
Shoulder Room 58.6 in (1489 mm)
WARRANTY
Vehicle 4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty
Outer Body Rust-Through 5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty