2007 Acura RDX vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, 2008 Volvo S60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RDX would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Volvo S60. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo S60.
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, 2007 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S60. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RDX | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Acura | Volvo |
Model | RDX | S60 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |