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Acura MDX (2008) vs. Volvo XC90 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Acura MDX and 2011 Volvo XC90 specs.

2008 Acura MDX and 2011 Volvo XC90 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Acura MDX Volvo XC90  
Engine 3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6000
275 lb-ft@5000
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
311 hp@5850
325 lb-ft@3900
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 112.6 in -4.3 in
Length 190.7 in 188.9 in 1.8 in
Width 78.5 in 74.7 in 3.8 in
Height 68.2 in 70.2 in -2 in
Curb Weight 4539 lb. 4826 lb. -287 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.0 gal. 21.1 gal. -0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.2 in 39.7 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.6 in 58.3 in 3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.0 in 55.4 in 3.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.0 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 38.4 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.5 in 57.4 in 4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.1 in 54.1 in 5 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.7 in 34.6 in 4.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.7 in 35.5 in 0.2 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 30.1 in -1 in
Total Legroom 109 in (over 3 rows) 105.7 in (over 3 rows) 3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 8.8 ft3 6.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.9 ft3 43.3 ft3 -0.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.5 ft3 85.1 ft3 -1.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX

2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo XC90

2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review
 
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