Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,577 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,059 kg | 1,675 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 68 L | 11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 983 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 963 mm | 17 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 846 mm | 137 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 0 mm | 739 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 394 L | 31 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 13.9 | -12.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 13.9 | -11.9 L |
2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |