Acura MDX vs Volvo XC90: Luxury SUVs in Columbus, GA
Compare the Acura MDX to the Premium 3-Row SUV Competition
In the realm of premium performance SUVs with third-row seating, the Acura MDX rests at the top of the totem pole. But how does the Acura MDX compare to three-row luxury SUV rivals like the Volvo XC90? Acura of Columbus has put together a head-to-head comparison so local families can make a well-informed decision for their new SUV purchase.
Why Drive a Luxury SUV in Georgia?
Consider driving a luxury SUV to give your family next-level comfort and access to the most lavish features while on the move. Premium SUVs are typically more powerful than non-luxury models. The Acura MDX is a luxury SUV with next-level performance and upscale amenities.
Why Acura Stands Out
Acura stands out in the premium SUV segment for its dynamic performance, comprehensive safety, and upscale comfort. The Acura MDX Type S is an exclusive performance model with more impressive handling via Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™. Volvo has no high-performance variant for the XC90. The Acura MDX also offers exclusive packages like the A-Spec®. AcuraWatch™ packages an array of safety features, while Volvo is missing a comprehensive safety suite.
Comparing Specs for the Acura MDX & Volvo XC90
Acura MDX
- Cargo Space Behind Third Row: 18 cubic feet
- Max Cargo Volume: 95 cubic feet
- Max Horsepower: 355
- AWD?: Yes
- Seating: 7
- Passenger Volume: 139 cubic feet
- First-Row Legroom: 41.6 inches
- Second-Row Legroom: 38.5 inches
- Third-Row Legroom: 29.1 inches
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
- Standard & Maximum Speakers for Premium Sound System: 19 to 31
Volvo XC90
- Cargo Space Behind Third Row: 11 cubic feet
- Max Cargo Volume: 86 cubic feet
- Max Horsepower: 295
- AWD?: Yes
- Seating: 7
- Passenger Volume: 104 cubic feet
- First-Row Legroom: 40.9 inches
- Second-Row Legroom: 37.0 inches
- Third-Row Legroom: 31.9 inches
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
- Standard & Maximum Speakers for Premium Sound System: 14 to 19
Specs Breakdown
The Acura MDX works with a 290-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine that outpaces the Volvo XC90 featuring a turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated for 247 standard horsepower. B5 and B6 powertrains are available for the Volvo XC90, but the max performance output is 295 horsepower, and the all-wheel drive system is generic. Working with a 3.0-liter turbo V6 engine, the Acura MDX Type S produces 355 horsepower to outmuscle the competition, and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ provides another performance edge. Both SUVs are capable of towing 5,000 pounds.
Each SUV seats six to seven passengers, depending on the configuration. A removable center seat for the Acura MDX creates captain chairs for easy third-row access. As families from Opelika pack up for a trip, the Acura MDX provides more room for luggage with a max cargo capacity of 95 cubic feet. There's even hidden cargo storage with a reversible smart lid, and the 18 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row of the Acura MDX comes in handy for trips to your Columbus, GA supermarket. The Volvo XC90 offers 11 to 86 cubic feet of cargo space. On the long ride back to Phenix City, the Acura MDX lets passengers spread out with considerably more legroom.
Comparing Features
Behind the wheel of the Acura MDX, drivers from Auburn have access to a larger 12.3-inch color touchscreen. The Volvo XC90 comes with an 11.2-inch center display. A 12.3-inch driver display is provided but is less innovative than the Acura MDX's Precision Cockpit™ featuring a configurable 12.3-inch display. Volvo doesn't specify the size of the XC90's Head-Up Display. The Acura MDX features a 10.5-inch Head-Up Display that projects a digital speedometer and turn-by-turn navigation onto the windshield for your drive from Opelika to Columbus, GA. Acura MDX SUVs can come with a 31-speaker Bang & Olufsen® Ultra Sound System or a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen® Sound System that is custom-tuned to take the in-car audio experience to the next level. The Volvo XC90 has fewer speakers. A Harman Kardon® Premium Sound System has 14 speakers, and the Bowers & Wilkins™ High Fidelity Audio System has 19 speakers.
Volvo XC90 SUVs feature a four-zone climate system, compared to Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control in the Acura MDX. Wireless charging and Google built-in are shared tech features. You get access to Google Assistant and Google Play. Find your way to an Auburn destination with Google Maps. The XC90 offers a panoramic roof, compared to a wide panoramic moonroof in the Acura MDX. Chicane™ LED daytime running lights, darkened Chicane™ LED taillights featuring a 3D light blade, and Jewel Eye® LED headlights for the Acura MDX create a distinct lighting appearance. While both luxury SUVs offer premium seating, the Acura MDX offers the choice of a premium Milano leather interior or high-grade quilted stitching on Orchid and exclusive Azurite Blue leather.
Verdict: Acura MDX Surges to the Front
Why is the Acura MDX is the better family SUV? For starters, the largest Acura SUV has a more spacious seating setup with more legroom. There's also more cargo space in the Acura MDX, which matches this three-row rival in connectivity. Exclusive lighting elements, larger displays, a superior sound setup, and more robust performance give the Acura MDX several winning points.
Find Your Next Luxury SUV with Our Columbus, GA Dealer
The Acura MDX is the clear winner. Make this premium performance SUV yours by shopping the new Acura inventory at Acura of Columbus. Bring your family along to explore the variety of new Acura MDX SUVs for sale in Columbus, GA. A test drive will only confirm what's stated above. Discover how the Acura MDX is setting a high bar for the luxury SUV competition to follow.
*Prices shown include a destination and handling charge. The destination and handling charge for the Integra and TLX are $1,095 or $1,195, RDX and MDX are $1,195 or $1,350, ADX and ZDX are $1,350.
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Columbus, GA 31909
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