2008 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2008 Acura MDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S80. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S80.
Because 2008 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura MDX | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Acura | Volvo |
| Model | MDX | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
