| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volvo S40 | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6300 366 Nm@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 2,064 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 79 L | -19 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 996 mm | -8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 980 mm | -35 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 983 mm | -109 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 953 mm | -953 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 739 mm | -739 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 405 L | 425 L | -20 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.3 | 1,215 L | 13.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 | 2,364 L | 12.3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Volvo S40.
| 2011 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 |