Acura MDX (2009) vs. Volvo V50 (2007) Specs

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2009 Acura MDX and 2007 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2007
Model	Acura MDX	Volvo V50
Engine	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	103.9 in	4.4 in
Length	190.7 in	177.7 in	13 in
Width	78.5 in	69.7 in	8.8 in
Height	68.2 in	57.2 in	11 in
Curb Weight	4535 lb.	3548 lb.	987 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	38.1 in	0.5 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	35.7 in	0.0 in	35.7 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	27.4 ft³	-12.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.9 ft³	27.4	15.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.5 ft³	62.9 ft³	20.6 ft³

2009 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

2009 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 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD	They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review

2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review

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