2017 Acura MDX vs 2017 Volvo XC90

2017 Acura MDX

2017 Volvo XC90

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FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MDX FWD	19	27	$41,352	$44,050
MDX FWD w/Advance Pkg	20	27	$51,143	$54,500
MDX FWD w/Advance/Entertainment Pkg	20	27	$53,016	$56,500
MDX FWD w/Technology Pkg	19	27	$45,484	$48,460
MDX FWD w/Technology/Entertainment Pkg	19	27	$47,357	$50,460
MDX SH-AWD	18	26	$43,226	$46,050
MDX SH-AWD Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg	26	27	$54,422	$58,000
MDX SH-AWD Sport Hybrid w/Technology Pkg	26	27	$48,763	$51,960
MDX SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg	19	26	$53,016	$56,500
MDX SH-AWD w/Advance/Entertainment Pkg	19	26	$54,890	$58,500
MDX SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg	18	26	$47,357	$50,460
MDX SH-AWD w/Technology/Entertainment Pkg	18	26	$49,231	$52,460

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T5 AWD 5-Passenger Momentum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC90 T5 AWD 5-Passenger Momentum	22	25	$45,073	$47,950
XC90 T5 AWD 5-Passenger R-Design	22	25	$50,169	$53,350
XC90 T5 FWD 5-Passenger Momentum	22	26	$43,005	$45,750
XC90 T5 FWD 5-Passenger R-Design	22	26	$48,081	$51,150
XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger Inscription	20	25	$53,909	$57,350
XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger Momentum	20	25	$49,115	$52,250
XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger R-Design	20	25	$52,875	$56,250
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid 7-Passenger Inscription	N/A	N/A	$64,766	$68,900
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid 7-Passenger R-Design	N/A	N/A	$63,732	$67,800
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Excellence	N/A	N/A	$98,606	$104,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,352

$45,073

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,050

$47,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$734 / month

$799 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Acura MDX is one of the best-driving, most technologically advanced three-row luxury crossovers, and a new Sport Hybrid model and active suspension should only add to that reputation.

The 2017 Volvo XC90 is comfortable, capable, and only whispers its virtues—reinterpreting the Volvo brand as quiet sophistication in comfort, style, and efficiency.

TCC Likes

New Sport Hybrid
Refined and quiet
Great handling

Quietly elegant, luxurious interior
Restrained exterior design
Sensus interface intuitive, pad-like

TCC Dislikes

Rough-shifting transmission
Too much bright trim
Complex infotainment interface

Design may not say luxury
Certain safety systems optional
One USB port for seven seats?

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

57.8

56.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

132.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.1

57.7

Third Leg Room (in)

28.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

38.5

Third Hip Room (in)

40.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

56.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

40.9

Third Head Room (in)

35.6

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

Wheelbase (in)

111

117.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.8

79.1

Track Width, Front (in)

66.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

9.4

Length, Overall (in)

196.2

194.9

Height, Overall (in)

67.4

69.9

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

90.9

65.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.9

35.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.4

35.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

49.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

80.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

47.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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

13.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

18.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4001

4394

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 4700

258 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6200

250 @ 5600

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.33

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.83

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.03

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

0.67

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.25

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura MDX

Volvo XC90

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

8.0

7.6

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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