2021 Volvo XC90 vs. 2022 Acura MDX

The 2021 Volvo XC90 is truly one of those rides that car buyers in Manhattan will love to own. Imagine its spacious cabin area and its remarkably expansive cargo space, and you will adore it even more. It has a long list of reliable features as well.

In the case of the newer 2022 Acura MDX, the three-row SUV promises a well-built interior. It is loaded with plenty of standard features too, plus it is a complete redesigned version of the older model.

Design & Style

The 2021 Volvo XC90 is made with synthetic leather upholstery, and is equipped with power-adjustable front seats. It also has plenty of room at the back, most especially when the rear seats are folded. When these areas are not in use, there is a total of more than 80 cubic feet for your belongings. There is plenty of room to accommodate seven people (six when you use captain's chairs in place of the second-row bench).

The 2022 edition of the Acura MDX has a total of 71.4 cubic feet when the last two rows are folded. This can accommodate up to seven people in all three rows, with a reconfigurable middle seat like the one you find in the Volvo. The ride comes with high-end materials, but lacks the opulence of rivals, the XC90 included.

Technology & Safety

The Volvo XC90 is loaded with features that you will definitely be mesmerized about. It has wireless charging capacities, and flawlessly integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with its Sensus infotainment system. It has 10 speakers, USB C-Ports, and Wi-Fi hot spot too. When it comes to safety, the ride boasts of adaptive cruise control, road sign recognition, pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive LED headlights, and blind spot monitoring, among others.

Inside the 2021 Acura MDX, you will find a user-friendly interface that has a 12.3-inch display. This one can be controlled using a touchpad controller. Missing on that touch functionality is quite dismaying for this newer model. Safety wise, it offers pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, driver drowsiness monitoring, and automatic emergency braking, together with other standard driver aids.

Performance

The 2021 Volvo XC90 is made to have a reliable engine even for its base model. This one produces up to 250 horsepower. It also has the T6 which can boost up to 316 horsepower, and another that results in 400 horsepower.

For the MDX engine, it carries a V6 that can only result in 290 horsepower. This one applies to all its models for this version.

The Bottom Line

While the 2022 Acura MDX has only been recently launched, it still lacks the flavor, flair and sportiness of the 2021 Volvo XC90. The latter is definitely a worthier buy compared to the former.

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