Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Acura RDX | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 104.3 in | 6.5 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 180.7 in | 9.2 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 73.6 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 65.2 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3743 lb. | -216 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 58.2 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.4 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.8 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.0 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.6 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 60.6 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 |
2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |
2011 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review |
2011 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review |