2023 Volvo S90 vs. 2023 Acura TLX

The 2023 Volvo S90 is a swanky vehicle with a plush cabin, spacious rear seats and extensive gadgetry. But how does it compare to the 2023 Acura TLX, a sporty car with superb handling and Type S performance?

Design & Style

The Acura TLX has a handsome presentation, with standardized front wheel drive. AWD is also available, and its newest features for 2023 include three new paint colors, which are Long Beach Blue, 130R White and Curva Red. It sits on twenty inch wheels that are copper in color with carbon fiber and decklid spoiler for those that purchase the TLX Type S PMC variant. The Berlina Black Roof, exhaust tips and door handles look fabulous.

The Volvo S90 is an opulent sedan that offers plenty of space in its interior. It uses a 4 cylinder engine that is turbocharged, and there is also a hybrid plugin called Recharge that provides thirty eight miles worth of electrical range when completely powered. It has an elegant and conservative exterior, and its latest features for this year include the Ultimate configuration along with extra Google connectivity.

Technology & Safety

The Volvo S90 come with the industry's best safety features, and has done well on its crash tests. Examples of such countermeasures include adapted cruise control, lane management, frontal impact alerts and emergency automated brakes. Comforts within its cabin include nine inch touch displays, wireless updates, powered leather seats that can be adjusted fourteen ways, climate control, brushed metal and open pore wood.

The TLX uses a proprietary feature called AcuraWatch that incorporates various driver assistance functions such as emergency automatic brakes, frontal impact alerts, lane management, blind area monitoring, and notifications for cross traffic in the rear. Its cabin comforts include an audio system from ELS, wifi, ten inch touch display, rotary driving mode selection, open pored wood and analog gauges.

Performance

The Acura TLX comes with 4 cylinder, turbocharged engine that is 2 liter and capable of generating 272 horsepower with the ability to cruise from zero to sixty in about 5.9 seconds. Those that purchase the Volvo S90 will get a B6 hybrid mild powertrain beneath the hood which is capable of generating 295 horsepower with the ability to cruise from zero to sixty in 4.5 seconds. The automatic eight speed transmission provides exceptional handling.

The Bottom Line

The Volvo S90 and Acura TLX both seat 5 passengers and are comparably equipped safety wise. But the Volvo edges out the Acura when it comes to horsepower and acceleration, not to mention fuel economy, and the TLX's inadequate back seat leg space and finicky touchpad infotainment controller makes the Volvo S90 the winner.

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