2022 Acura MDX vs 2021 Audi Q7 vs 2021 Volvo XC90

2022 Acura MDX

#6 in Luxury Large SUVs

2021 Audi Q7

#6 in Luxury Large SUVs

2021 Volvo XC90

#4 in Luxury Crossover SUVs

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FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MDX FWD	19	26	$45,701	$46,900
MDX FWD w/Technology Package	19	26	$48,557	$51,600
MDX SH-AWD	19	25	$47,647	$48,900
MDX SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package	19	25	$53,607	$57,100
MDX SH-AWD w/Advance Package	19	25	$56,810	$60,650
MDX SH-AWD w/Technology Package	19	25	$50,437	$53,600

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q7 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	19	23	$51,653	$54,950
Q7 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$57,152	$60,800
Q7 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	19	23	$51,653	$54,950
Q7 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$57,152	$60,800
Q7 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$57,152	$60,800
SQ7 Premium Plus 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	21	$79,900	$85,000
SQ7 Prestige 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	21	$79,900	$85,000

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Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription 6P

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC90 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription 6P	N/A	N/A	$66,035	$70,250
XC90 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription 7P	N/A	N/A	$65,565	$69,750
XC90 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression 6P	N/A	N/A	$60,113	$63,950
XC90 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression 7P	N/A	N/A	$59,643	$63,450
XC90 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design 7P	N/A	N/A	$65,001	$69,150
XC90 T5 AWD Momentum 7P	20	28	$48,410	$51,500
XC90 T5 AWD R-Design 7P	20	28	$54,614	$58,100
XC90 T5 FWD Momentum 7P	21	30	$46,060	$49,000
XC90 T5 FWD R-Design 7P	21	30	$52,264	$55,600
XC90 T6 AWD Inscription 6P	19	28	$59,925	$63,750
XC90 T6 AWD Inscription 7P	19	28	$59,455	$63,250
XC90 T6 AWD Momentum 6P	19	28	$54,003	$57,450
XC90 T6 AWD Momentum 7P	19	28	$53,533	$56,950
XC90 T6 AWD R-Design 7P	19	28	$58,891	$62,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$45,701

$51,653

$66,035

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$46,900

$54,950

$70,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$782 / month

$916 / month

$1171 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Acura MDX wears its new flagship mantle with confidence, from its styling to its eager road manners.

The 2021 Audi Q7 three-row SUV features more standard safety and convenience features, an excellent infotainment system, and a soft, luxurious ride.

Low-key luxury lies in the 2021 Volvo XC90’s serene cockpit, in its strong acceleration, and in its gray-wool confines.

TCC Likes

Expressive shape
Swell ride and handling
Even more space

Sophisticated interior
More standard safety tech
Improved touchscreens

Proudly Scandinavian, inside and out
Simple and sophisticated interior
Tablet-like touchscreen

TCC Dislikes

Hybrid’s gone...
...and gas mileage remains mediocre
Third-row access is tight

New engine is less efficient
V-6 is about $6,000 more, depending on trim
Third row for children only

Base powertrain lacks potency
Some flimsy materials in the cabin
Not a performance SUV

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

23 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

57.8

56.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

139.1

103.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.9

59.5

57.7

Third Leg Room (in)

29.2

31.9

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

38.8

38.5

Third Hip Room (in)

40.6

44.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

60.3

58.5

56.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

41.7

40.9

Third Head Room (in)

36.2

35.9

36.3

Front Hip Room (in)

59.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

49.4

46.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.5

38.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.5

39.9

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.7

66.6

66.1

Wheelbase (in)

113.8

117.9

117.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.7

77.6

79.1

Track Width, Front (in)

67.7

66.1

Length, Overall (in)

198.4

199.3

194.9

Height, Overall (in)

67.1

68.5

69.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

9.4

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

48.4

35.7

34.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

69.6

64.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.1

14.2

11.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

21.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

49.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

47.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

80.3

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)

13.8

13.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

22.5

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR19

P275/45VR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR19

P275/45VR20

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)

4271

4795

5013

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

20 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

20 X 9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 4700

273 @ 1600

472

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6200

248 @ 5000

400 @ 6000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Turbo/Supercharger Gas/Electric 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)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range (mi)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.17

3.76

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.11

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.28

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.84

0.81

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

3.32

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.14

3.03

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.60

1.67

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

4.71

5.25

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura MDX

Audi Q7

Volvo XC90

Body Style

Sport Utility

quattro Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

8.0

8.5

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

2022 Acura MDX

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