2018 Volvo XC90 vs. 2018 Acura MDX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Volvo XC90 and 2018 Acura MDX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Volvo XC90 and the 2018 Acura MDX.
When we compare the 2018 Volvo XC90's and the 2018 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2018 Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2018 Volvo XC90 and 2018 Acura MDX have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Volvo XC90's and the 2018 Acura MDX's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Acura MDX is a better car than the 2018 Volvo XC90.
Pricing: A used 2018 Volvo XC90 ranges from $25,049 to $39,996 while a used 2018 Acura MDX is priced between $17,553 to $36,207.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Volvo XC90 loses 58.5 percent of its value and the 2018 Acura MDX loses 55.6 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Acura MDX retains 2.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Volvo XC90.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volvo XC90 is 8.2 out of 10 while the Acura MDX's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Volvo XC90 being ranked 2 out of 7 Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 7. Out of 29 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, the Volvo XC90 is ranked 6 and the Acura MDX is ranked 3. The Volvo XC90 is also ranked 6 out of 27 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Acura MDX is ranked 3 out of 27.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volvo XC90 is 7.7 out of 10. For the Acura MDX the reliability rating is 9.4 out of 10. This gives the Acura MDX an advantage in reliability compared to the Volvo XC90.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Volvo XC90’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the 2018 Acura MDX base engine makes 321 horsepower. The XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 415 miles. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 524 miles. This gives the 2018 Acura MDX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Volvo XC90. The XC90 uses electricity, premium unleaded, and the MDX uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the 2018 Acura MDX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The 2018 Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 Volvo XC90 and the 2018 Acura MDX have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$64,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$52,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$59,828
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$45,895 - $79,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,166
Price Range:
$25,049 - $39,996
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
167
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86,302
# Good or Great Deals:
94
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,125
Price Range:
$17,553 - $36,207
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$31,962
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$26,709 - $36,419
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
247
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84,639
# Good or Great Deals:
90
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Volvo XC90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Acura MDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
7.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.3 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 13.6
Volvo XC90 Rankings
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22 out of / 29Acura MDX Rankings
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25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
2018 Volvo XC90 Trim Levels
T8 eAWD Excellence, T8 eAWD Inscription, T8 eAWD Momentum, T8 eAWD R-Design, Uber
2018 Acura MDX Trim Levels
SH-AWD Sport Hybrid w/Advance, SH-AWD Sport Hybrid w/Tech
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
472 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
321 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
289 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 30 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
362 / 415 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 27 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
504 / 524 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
15.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
85.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
146.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5105 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4471 lbs
Width:
77.7 inches
Height:
67.4 inches
Length:
196.2 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Brown
Maple Brown Metallic
Gray
Luminous Sand Metallic / Osmium Grey Metallic / Pine Grey Metallic
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic / Ice White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Copper Pearl / Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Fathom Blue Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Interior Colors
Beige
Amber with Charcoal Interior
Black
Charcoal
White
Blond with Blond/Charcoal Interior / Blond with Charcoal Interior
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
White
Not available
Brown
Espresso
Gray
Graystone