2020 Acura RDX vs 2020 Volvo XC60

2020 Acura RDX

2020 Volvo XC60

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RDX AWD	21	27	$37,595	$39,600
RDX AWD w/A-Spec Pkg	21	26	$43,468	$45,800
RDX AWD w/Advance Pkg	21	27	$45,268	$47,700
RDX AWD w/Technology Pkg	21	27	$40,626	$42,800
RDX FWD	22	28	$35,700	$37,600
RDX FWD w/A-Spec Pkg	22	27	$41,573	$43,800
RDX FWD w/Advance Pkg	22	28	$43,357	$45,700
RDX FWD w/Technology Pkg	22	28	$38,731	$40,800

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T5 AWD Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC60 T5 AWD Inscription	20	27	$46,201	$49,150
XC60 T5 AWD Momentum	20	27	$39,903	$42,450
XC60 T5 AWD R-Design	20	27	$46,201	$49,150
XC60 T5 FWD Inscription	22	29	$44,039	$46,850
XC60 T5 FWD Momentum	22	29	$37,741	$40,150
XC60 T5 FWD R-Design	22	29	$44,039	$46,850
XC60 T6 AWD Inscription	20	27	$49,491	$52,650
XC60 T6 AWD Momentum	20	27	$43,193	$45,950
XC60 T6 AWD R-Design	20	27	$49,491	$52,650
XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$57,011	$60,650
XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum	N/A	N/A	$50,713	$53,950
XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Polestar	N/A	N/A	$65,330	$69,500
XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design	N/A	N/A	$57,011	$60,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,595

$46,201

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,600

$49,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$660 / month

$819 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Acura RDX is a stylish, strong-performing crossover SUV worthy of a place on any shopping list.

The 2020 Volvo XC60 delivers all the feel and substance of a luxury car, without any ostentatious attitude.

TCC Likes

Good looks
Powerful turbo-4
Classy interior design

Both front- and all-wheel drive available
Excellent interior
Three solid powertrains

TCC Dislikes

Convoluted controls
Rear seat could be better
So-so fuel economy

Gets pricey quickly
T5, T6 engines can be thirsty
Premium fuel only

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

49.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.7

58.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.6

56.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

41.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

65.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.7

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

186.7

184.6

Height, Overall (in)

65.7

65.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.7

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

112.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

74.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

29.5

17.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

29.5

17.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

68.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

13.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.1

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4019

4105

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 1600

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

272 @ 6500

250 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.03

Trans Order Code

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.60

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.17

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

SH-AWD

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

Volvo XC60

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

7.7

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

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

2020 Acura RDX

2020 Acura RDX is on sale
Up to $1,000 off for switching
Lease: From $379/mo. for 36 mo.
Finance: 1.9% APR or $1,500 off

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2020 Volvo XC60

2020 XC60 kept in healthy supply
Factory rebate increases to $2,000
Lease from $369 for 36 months
2.99% financing for 60 months + rebate

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