2024 Acura MDX vs. 2024 Volvo XC90 Review

Picture of the 2024 Acura MDX

2024 Acura
MDX

MSRP*: $50,150 to $73,800
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Picture of the 2024 Volvo XC90

2024 Volvo
XC90

MSRP*: $56,600 to $70,600
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 20 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 - 26 MPG 26 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 95.0 ft3 65.5 ft3
Engine
  • 290-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 295-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 290 - 355 hp 247 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 198.4 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Acura MDX offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Volvo XC90. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Acura MDX and the Volvo XC90.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura MDX as you will with the Volvo XC90, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Acura MDX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volvo XC90.

Dimensions
The Acura MDX is about the same width as the Volvo XC90. When looking at overall length, the Acura MDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volvo XC90.

Handling
The Acura MDX has the same turning radius as the Volvo XC90, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Acura MDX will do just as well as the Volvo XC90, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Acura MDX and the Volvo XC90.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura MDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volvo XC90.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura MDX and the Volvo XC90. With the Acura MDX, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC90.