Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 216 kW@6200 362 Nm@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5500 400 Nm@1950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,917 mm | 4,577 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,961 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,694 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,930 kg | 1,675 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 74 L | 68 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 983 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 963 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 930 mm | 846 mm | 84 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 904 mm | 0 mm | 904 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,031 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 714 mm | 0 mm | 714 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,695 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 394 L | 25 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,087 L | 13.9 | -12.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,937 L | 13.9 | -12.9 L |
2015 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Acura MDX.
2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 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 |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Minimal rear seat leg room. Our kids are 9 & 8 - we are having to look for a replacement car as they are getting too big for this one. To offset the front seats are as comfortable as I have experienced in a car. Now considering an S80 or XC70. see full Volvo S60 review |