| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Volvo S40 | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.9 in | 4.4 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 175.9 in | 15.7 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 69.7 in | 8.8 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 57.2 in | 11 in |
| Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3447 lb. | 1103 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 55.2 in | 6.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 54.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 50.7 in | 8.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 34.4 in | 4.3 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 in (over 2 rows) | 33 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 12.6 | 30.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 |
| 2011 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 2006 Volvo S40.