2019 Acura RLX vs 2019 Volvo S90

2019 Acura RLX

2019 Volvo S90

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Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RLX Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg	28	29	$57,432	$61,900
RLX Sedan w/Technology Pkg	20	29	$50,946	$54,900

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T5 AWD Momentum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S90 T5 AWD Momentum	22	31	$46,859	$49,850
S90 T5 FWD Momentum	23	35	$44,509	$47,350
S90 T6 AWD Inscription	21	31	$55,883	$59,450
S90 T6 AWD Momentum	21	31	$51,089	$54,350
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$64,625	$68,750
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum	N/A	N/A	$59,831	$63,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$57,432

$46,859

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$61,900

$49,850

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1032 / month

$831 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Acura RLX wraps a forward-thinking powertrain in a comfortable but cookie-cutter package.

The 2019 Volvo S90 is a superlative and comfortable mid-size luxury sedan with a brain.

TCC Likes

Supple ride
Supportive front seats
Good fuel economy for hybrid

Gorgeous exterior...
...and beautiful interior
Good standard features

TCC Dislikes

Banal sedan shape
Dual-screen infotainment
Dated cabin styling

Powertrains aren’t refined
Small-ish trunk
Expensive in top trims

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.1

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

56.4

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

40.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

37.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

54.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

57.5

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

42.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

120.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

64.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.8

Length, Overall (in)

198.1

200.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

57.1

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.5

Brakes

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)

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.1

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4380

4047

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

341 @ 4700

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

377 @ 6500

250 @ 5500

Engine Type

Gas/Electric V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium 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)

4.40

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.58

3.20

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.03

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.66

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.03

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

1.00

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RLX

Volvo S90

Body Style

SH-AWD Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.3

6.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

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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