Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-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 | 191.6 in | 188.9 in | 2.7 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 74.7 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 70.2 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4826 lb. | -276 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 | 37.5 in | 35.5 in | 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 |
2012 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 |
2008 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |