2014 Acura MDX vs 2014 BMW X5 vs 2014 Volvo XC90

2014 Acura MDX

2014 BMW X5

2014 Volvo XC90

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FWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MDX FWD 4-Door	20	28	$39,185	$42,290
MDX FWD 4-Door Advance/Entertainment Pkg	20	28	$50,364	$54,505
MDX FWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	20	28	$43,098	$46,565
MDX FWD 4-Door Tech/Entertainment Pkg	20	28	$44,928	$48,565
MDX SH-AWD 4-Door	18	27	$41,016	$44,290
MDX SH-AWD 4-Door Advance/Entertainment Pkg	18	27	$52,195	$56,505
MDX SH-AWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	18	27	$44,928	$48,565
MDX SH-AWD 4-Door Tech/Entertainment Pkg	18	27	$46,759	$50,565

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AWD 4-Door xDrive35d

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35d	23	31	$52,070	$56,600
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i	18	27	$50,690	$55,100
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive50i	14	22	$62,745	$68,200
X5 RWD 4-Door sDrive35i	19	27	$48,575	$52,800

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC90 AWD 4-Door	16	23	$39,198	$41,700
XC90 AWD 4-Door Platinum	16	23	$43,146	$45,900
XC90 AWD 4-Door Premier Plus	16	23	$40,608	$43,200
XC90 AWD 4-Door R-Design	16	23	$42,018	$44,700
XC90 AWD 4-Door R-Design Platinum	16	23	$44,556	$47,400
XC90 FWD 4-Door	16	25	$37,318	$39,700
XC90 FWD 4-Door Platinum	16	25	$41,266	$43,900
XC90 FWD 4-Door Premier Plus	16	25	$38,728	$41,200
XC90 FWD 4-Door R-Design	16	25	$40,138	$42,700
XC90 FWD 4-Door R-Design Platinum	16	25	$42,676	$45,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,185

$52,070

$39,198

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,290

$56,600

$41,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$705 / month

$943 / month

$695 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Acura MDX is more focused than ever on its mission of keeping the entire family comfortable, content, and entertained—and yes, that still includes the driver.

The 2014 BMW X5 lightens up its look and its act with a warmer cabin, lots of techno handling tricks, and standout safety gear.

The 2014 Volvo XC90 is a luxurious, smart choice for families with priorities on safety and comfort, though it isn't exactly cutting-edge anymore.

TCC Likes

Responsive powertrain
Excellent ride quality
Very quiet, refined interior

Emphasis on handling, driving dynamics
Lighter, faster, more fuel-efficient
Warm cabin trims

Good safety
Smooth, responsive powertrain
Superb seating (front two rows)

TCC Dislikes

Unintuitive navigation/audio controls
Confusing dual-screen layout
Very limited array of interior colors/trims

Overwrought front-end look
Can get very pricey with options
Still a very small third row

Unimpressive fuel economy
Secure, but not nimble
Tight third-row seat

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

23 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

31 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

57.8

54.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

132.3

100.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.1

60.5

58.3

Third Leg Room (in)

27.4

30.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

38.8

38.4

Third Hip Room (in)

40.6

44.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

58.3

57.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

40.4

Third Head Room (in)

35.6

35.5

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

55.4

Third Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

36.6

34.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

40.5

39.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

63.9

Wheelbase (in)

111

115.5

112.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.2

76.1

76.2

Track Width, Front (in)

66.3

64.7

64.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

8.6

Length, Overall (in)

193.6

191.1

189.3

Height, Overall (in)

67.6

68.5

70.2

Liftover Height (in)

31.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.4

76.7

85.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.8

35.8

8.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.4

35.8

43.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

22.5

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

49.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

79.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.7

13.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

22.4

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

41.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P255/55HR18

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P255/55HR18

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

4960

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5952

4960

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

5952

4960

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

496

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

595

496

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4025

4930

4753

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 8.5

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 8.5

18 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 4500

413 @ 1500

236 @ 3200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.0 L/183

3.2 L/195

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6200

255 @ 4000

240 @ 6200

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Diesel I-6

Regular Unleaded I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Diesel Direct Injection

MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

3.15

4.06

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

2.11

1.56

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.29

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

3.29

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

3.14

2.37

Trans Order Code

205

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.67

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

1.00

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.71

4.15

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura MDX

BMW X5

Volvo XC90

Body Style

Sport Utility

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

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

7.8

8.4

10.2 (Est)

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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