Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Acura MDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.3 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 191.6 in | -13.6 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 78.5 in | -8.8 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 68.2 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 4550 lb. | -1007 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 61.6 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.0 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 61.5 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 59.1 in | -8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 38.7 in | -4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.4 | 42.9 ft3 | -15.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -20.6 ft3 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
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 |