| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Volvo C70 | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.9 in | 4.4 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 180.4 in | 11.2 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 72.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 55.1 in | 13.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3640 lb. | 910 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.2 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 53.6 in | 8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 47.0 in | 14.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 41.5 in | 17.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 33.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 0.0 in | 29.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 32.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 12.8 | 30.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 70.7 ft3 |
| 2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volvo C70.