Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 108.3 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 190.7 in | -0.8 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 78.5 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 68.2 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4539 lb. | -1012 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 61.6 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 59.0 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 61.5 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 59.1 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.7 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 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 | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.3 | 42.9 ft3 | -9.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -11.4 ft3 |
2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 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 |
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 | ||
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 | 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 |