2020 Volvo XC60 vs. 2020 Acura MDX

Offering a high performance Polestar model, the 2020 Volvo XC60 is definitely one of the cars that will catch the attention of car buyers in Manhattan. A higher range T8 version is also available.

As for the 2020 version of the Acura MDX, it is noticeable that there are no major changes made when compared to its 2019 counterpart. It promises composed handling and a robust engine.

Design & Style

The 2020 Volvo XC60 simply knows how to define the varying needs of car buyers these days. This is evident in its outstanding exterior design, where rough edges meet stylish components to refine it a bit. Inside it, there is plenty of legroom and headroom, which works to the comfort of taller passengers. The top-notch interior is classy to look at, and feels truly soft to the touch.

The 2020 MDX also seats up to seven people. It has been gifted with leather seats as well as 12-way power-adjustable front seats. You must plan your seating arrangement when riding this car though since the backseats are cramped up for taller passengers.

Technology & Safety

Like its other brothers from Volvo, the 2020 XC60 has the nine-inch touchscreen working with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, satellite radio, Bluetooth, 10-speaker stereo, and all other functionalities integrated with its Sensus infotainment system. There is a rearview camera that comes standard with this ride. On top of that, advanced driver aids like oncoming lane mitigation, collision mitigation with active braking, driver drowsiness monitoring, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, and run-off road mitigation comes with the base trim. There is also a feature that works for pedestrian, cyclist, and large animal detection.

The 2020 Acura MDX comes with an eight-inch upper screen and a 7-inch lower touch screen. Standard features include Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, six USB ports, Bluetooth interface, an eight-speaker stereo, and Siri Eyes Free. Automatic high beams, rearview camera, and lane departure warning are the driver aids for this ride. It has the AcuraWatch suite of advanced driver aids which features adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, and the road departure mitigation system.

Performance

Carrying a 3.5-liter, V6 engine under the hood, the 2020 Acura MDX packs 290 horsepower. As for the 2020 XC60, the most basic T5 produces 250 horsepower. The second version is found in the T6, which is a supercharged and turbocharged engine that produces 316 horsepower. There is a T8 that combines the T6 with an electric motor to produce 400 horsepower, and lastly the Polestar Engineered version for a 415-horsepower register.

The Bottom Line

The Volvo XC60 is a great-looking car. It looks very appealing on the outside, and equally dashing inside. It is definitely one of the best cars for its long list of features.

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