2006 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2007 Volvo XC70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura MDX (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC70. (209 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 404 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Acura MDX (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Acura | Volvo |
| Model | MDX | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |
