2002 Acura MDX Specifications

POWERTRAIN

Engine Type

3.5-liter, SOHC VTEC 60-degree V-6

Horsepower, SAE Net

240 hp @ 5300 rpm

Torque

245 lbs-ft @ 3000-5000 rpm

Redline

6200 rpm

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 emission control

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

2.563

2nd

1.552

3rd

1.021

4th

0.727

5th

0.520

Reverse

1.846

Final

4.428

CHASSIS

Body Type

All-steel unit body

Front Suspension

Independent strut with "L" 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)

37.8 ft. (11.6 m)

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: 63.5 sq in (409.6 cm2) Rear: 35.0 sq in (225.9 cm2)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

4-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control

CAPACITIES

Crankcase

5.8 US qt (5.5 L)

Cooling System

9.2 US qt (8.7 L)

Fuel Tank

19.2 US gallons (72.7 L)

Volumes

Passenger

142.9 cu 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

Fuel Mileage &endash; 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

188.5 in (4789 mm)

Overall Width

76.3 in (1938 mm)

Overall Height

68.7 in (1744 mm)

Minimum Ground Clearance

8.0 in (203 mm)

Approach/Departure Angle

Approach degrees- 28 Departure degrees- 21 Breakover- 21

WEIGHTS

Curb Weight

4354 lbs (1975 kg) Touring package- 4416 lbs (2003 kg)

W/ Acura Navigation System

4359 lbs (1977 kg) w/touring package- 4420 lbs (2005 kg)

Weight Distribution (% front / rear)

58 / 42

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

5690 lbs. (2580 kg)

TOWING

Maximum Towing Capacity

4500 lbs boat/3500 lbs trailer

Maximum Tongue Weight

450 lbs

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Front

Head Room

38.7 in (983 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

36.3 in (921 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

Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) with roadside assistance

4-year / 50,000-mile