2005 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2005 Acura MDX and 2005 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S40. (218 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 621 kg more than 2005 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Acura MDX (343 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S40. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura MDX | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Acura | Volvo |
Model | MDX | S40 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 57 L |