Compare 2012 Acura MDX vs 2012 Volvo XC90

2012 Acura MDX
2012 Volvo XC90
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AWD 4-Door
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
MDX AWD 4-Door 16 21 $39,863 $43,030
MDX AWD 4-Door Advance Pkg 16 21 N/A N/A
MDX AWD 4-Door Advance/Entertainment Pkg 16 21 N/A N/A
MDX AWD 4-Door Tech Pkg 16 21 $43,226 $46,705
MDX AWD 4-Door Tech/Entertainment Pkg 16 21 $44,965 $48,605
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AWD 4-Door
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
XC90 AWD 4-Door 16 23 $36,096 $38,400
XC90 AWD 4-Door Platinum 16 23 $39,762 $42,300
XC90 AWD 4-Door Premier Plus 16 23 $37,224 $39,600
XC90 AWD 4-Door R-Design 16 23 $38,728 $41,200
XC90 AWD 4-Door R-Design Platinum 16 23 $41,642 $44,300
XC90 AWD 4-Door R-Design Premier Plus 16 23 $39,104 $41,600
XC90 FWD 4-Door 16 23 $36,096 $38,400
XC90 FWD 4-Door Platinum 16 23 $39,762 $42,300
XC90 FWD 4-Door Premier Plus 16 23 $37,224 $39,600
XC90 FWD 4-Door R-Design 16 23 $38,728 $41,200
XC90 FWD 4-Door R-Design Platinum 16 23 $41,642 $44,300
XC90 FWD 4-Door R-Design Premier Plus 16 23 $39,104 $41,600

Pricing

Invoice Price
$39,863
$36,096

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$43,030
$38,400

Monthly Payment Estimate
$717 / month
$640 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
8.2
8.4

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 Acura MDX is not just comfortable and family-friendly; it's one of the most enjoyable three-row crossovers to drive. With seating for up to seven and safe, secure performance, the 2012 Volvo XC90 remains a smart pick for those who want an upscale yet family-oriented vehicle.

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Fuel Economy

City
16 mpg 16 mpg

Highway
21 mpg 23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)
57.1 54.1

Second Leg Room (in)
38.7 36.4

Front Head Room (in)
39.2 40.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)
141.8 - TBD -

Second Hip Room (in)
59.1 53.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)
61.6 58.3

Third Leg Room (in)
28.7 30.1

Second Head Room (in)
38.6 39.7

Passenger Capacity
7 7

Third Hip Room (in)
42.9 44.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.5 57.8

Front Leg Room (in)
41.2 41.0

Third Head Room (in)
35.8 35.5

Front Hip Room (in)
59.0 55.4

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 31.1

Track Width, Rear (in)
67.5 63.9

Wheelbase (in)
108.3 112.6

Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - 32.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.5 74.7

Track Width, Front (in)
67.7 64.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.2 8.9

Length, Overall (in)
191.6 189.3

Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - 44.4

Height, Overall (in)
68.2 70.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - 49.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
42.9 43.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 34.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - 79.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
83.5 85.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - 22.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
15.0 8.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - 44.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x - TBD - 13.2 x 1.18

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.2 x - TBD - 12.1 x 0.79

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.0 21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - 41.7

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.0 15.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.6 40.0

Steering Type
Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.29 2.7

Tires

Rear Tire Size
P255/55HR18 P235/65R18

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Front Tire Size
P255/55HR18 P235/65R18

Spare Tire Size
T165/80D17 Compact

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 397

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 596

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 3970

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 3970

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4550 4751

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 18 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 4 Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 18 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.2 - TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550 600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
270 @ 4500 236 @ 3200

Engine Order Code
NA NA

Displacement
3.7L/224 3.2L/195

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
300 @ 6300 240 @ 6200

Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas I6

Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
21 23

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 16

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
18 18

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.49 1.56

Trans Type
6 6

Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.27 - TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.10 2.37

Trans Order Code
NA NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.25 4.06

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07 1.16

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.56 0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.36 4.15

Summary

Vehicle Name
Acura MDX Volvo XC90

Body Style
4 Door 4 Door

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.95 - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.91 - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.2 10.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
3 3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
--

Overall Side Crash Rating
--

Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
--

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
--

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
--

Combined Side Rating Front Seat
--

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
--

Rollover Rating

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