2014 Acura RDX vs 2014 Volvo XC60

2014 Acura RDX

2014 Volvo XC60

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RDX AWD 4-Door	19	27	$33,725	$35,920
RDX AWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	19	27	$37,150	$39,620
RDX FWD 4-Door	20	28	$32,430	$34,520
RDX FWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	20	28	$35,854	$38,220

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AWD 4-Door 3.0L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.0L	17	24	$39,057	$41,550
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.0L Platinum	17	24	$42,817	$45,550
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.0L Premier Plus	17	24	$40,279	$42,850
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.0L R-Design	17	24	$43,052	$45,800
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.0L R-Design Platinum	17	24	$46,812	$49,800
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.0L R-Design Premier Plus	17	24	$44,274	$47,100
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L	18	25	$34,639	$36,850
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L PZEV	18	25	$34,639	$36,850
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L Platinum	18	25	$41,313	$43,950
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L Platinum PZEV	18	25	$41,313	$43,950
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier	18	25	$37,553	$39,950
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier PZEV	18	25	$37,553	$39,950
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier Plus	18	25	$38,775	$41,250
XC60 AWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier Plus PZEV	18	25	$38,775	$41,250
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L	18	26	$32,759	$34,850
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L PZEV	18	26	$32,759	$34,850
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L Platinum	18	26	$39,433	$41,950
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L Platinum PZEV	18	26	$39,433	$41,950
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier	18	26	$35,673	$37,950
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier PZEV	18	26	$35,673	$37,950
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier Plus	18	26	$36,895	$39,250
XC60 FWD 4-Door 3.2L Premier Plus PZEV	18	26	$36,895	$39,250

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,725

$39,057

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,920

$41,550

Monthly Payment Estimate

$599 / month

$693 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Acura RDX offers a relatively sporty look and driving feel, as well as a quiet, comfortable interior and top-notch safety; but features or flair it's no standout.

The 2014 Volvo XC60 keeps in sync with Volvo's reputation for safe, luxurious wagons–just in a taller crossover package.

TCC Likes

Just right size for small families
Smooth ride, athletic handling
Agreeable, smart interior

Firm but comfortable ride
Nicely detailed interior
Strong acceleration (T6)

TCC Dislikes

Hesitant transmission
Unremarkable exterior
Lacks standout tech features

Poor city fuel economy
Tight back seat
Cluttered control layout

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

55.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.5

98.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

54.2

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

36.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

67.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

109.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

64.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

9.1

Length, Overall (in)

183.5

182.2

Liftover Height (in)

29.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.1

30.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.3

67.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.1

30.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

38.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

70.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

38.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

3300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

3300

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

3300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

330

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

330

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3838

4225

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

251 @ 5000

325 @ 2100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.0 L/180

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

273 @ 6200

300 @ 5600

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

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

3.75

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.48

1.56

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.09

2.37

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.15

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

Volvo XC60

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

8.3 (Est)

9.2

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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