2016 Acura RLX vs 2016 Volvo S80

2016 Acura RLX

2016 Volvo S80

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4-Door Sedan Advance Pkg

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RLX 4-Door Sedan Advance Pkg	20	31	$55,587	$60,450
RLX 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Advance Pkg	28	32	$60,637	$65,950
RLX 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Tech Pkg	28	32	$55,128	$59,950
RLX 4-Door Sedan Navigation	20	31	$46,864	$50,950
RLX 4-Door Sedan Tech Pkg	20	31	$50,077	$54,450

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4-Door Sedan T5 Drive-E

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S80 4-Door Sedan T5 Drive-E	25	37	$40,843	$43,450
S80 4-Door Sedan T5 Drive-E Platinum	25	37	$45,473	$48,375

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$55,587

$40,843

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$60,450

$43,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1008 / month

$724 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Acura RLX offers some minor updates to an already competent—if subtle—luxury package. It's an interesting alternative to the other cars in its class.

The 2016 Volvo S80 makes safety and comfort the priority; it's a better long-distance than tight-corner performer.

TCC Likes

Smooth V-6 growl
Gas mileage estimates lead the class
Interesting new safety features

Elegant interior
Excellent safety features
Comfortable seats

TCC Dislikes

Design isn't distinctive
Rear-wheel steering is a pretty exotic solution
Multiple screens, multiple guesses?

Staid looks
Feels heavy
Small trunk

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.1

97.7

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

54.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

57.4

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

38.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

37.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

62.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.8

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

196.1

191.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

58.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

111.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

73.3

Liftover Height (in)

21.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

36.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P235/40VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P235/40VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4003

3719

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

272 @ 4500

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 6500

240 @ 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

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.38

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.26

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

3.03

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RLX

Volvo S80

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

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

7.7

6.1

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3900

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3900

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

390

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

390

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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