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

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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

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8.4

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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.

TCC Likes

Strong acceleration
Nimble for a three-row vehicle
Great all-wheel drive system

Great seats
Responsive, pleasant powertrain
Superior safety

TCC Dislikes

Busy cockpit layout
Grille design remains polarizing
Steering feel

Dated instrument-panel design
Not at all nimble
Tight third-row seating

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicle

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

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

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

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

Exterior Dimensions

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

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

31.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.5

63.9

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

112.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

42.9

43.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- 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

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

49.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2 x - TBD -

12.1 x 0.79

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x - TBD -

13.2 x 1.18

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.0

21.1

Steering

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

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

41.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P235/65R18

Spare Tire Size

T165/80D17

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P235/65R18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

397

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

596

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3970

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3970

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4550

4751

Wheels

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

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

18 x 7.0

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 Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 6300

240 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

270 @ 4500

236 @ 3200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.7L/224

3.2L/195

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

2.37

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

4.06

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.15

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.56

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

4 Door

Vehicle Name

Acura MDX

Volvo XC90

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.91

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.95

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

10.2

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

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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