2020 Acura MDX vs. 2020 Volvo XC90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Acura MDX and 2020 Volvo XC90 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 2020 Acura MDX and the 2020 Volvo XC90.
When we compare the 2020 Acura MDX's and the 2020 Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the 2020 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 2020 Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2020 Acura MDX and 2020 Volvo XC90 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Acura MDX's and the 2020 Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Acura MDX is a better car than the 2020 Volvo XC90.
Pricing: A used 2020 Acura MDX ranges from $26,531 to $41,012 while a used 2020 Volvo XC90 is priced between $35,140 to $50,653.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Acura MDX loses 55.6 percent of its value and the 2020 Volvo XC90 loses 58.5 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Acura MDX retains 2.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Volvo XC90.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura MDX is 8.8 out of 10 while the Volvo XC90's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 7 Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Volvo XC90 being ranked 2 out of 7. Out of 29 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, the Acura MDX is ranked 3 and the Volvo XC90 is ranked 6. The Acura MDX is also ranked 3 out of 27 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Volvo XC90 is ranked 6 out of 27.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura MDX is 9.4 out of 10. For the Volvo XC90 the reliability rating is 7.7 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 2020 Acura MDX’s base engine makes 321 horsepower, and the 2020 Volvo XC90 base engine makes 400 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 524 miles. The XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 536 miles. This gives the 2020 Volvo XC90 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Acura MDX. The MDX uses premium unleaded, and the XC90 uses electricity, premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the 2020 Acura MDX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The 2020 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 2020 Acura MDX and the 2020 Volvo XC90 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$53,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$62,082
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$46,800 - $81,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$67,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$77,250
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$67,000 - $95,950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,136
Price Range:
$26,531 - $41,012
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$48,348
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$35,136 - $72,514
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
451
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63,163
# Good or Great Deals:
77
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$43,572
Price Range:
$35,140 - $50,653
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$50,346
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$43,572 - $60,781
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
181
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
64,344
# Good or Great Deals:
57
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Acura MDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
9.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Volvo XC90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.5
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%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
6.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1 - 23.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
7.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
4.5 - 19.9
Acura MDX Rankings
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22 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2020 Acura MDX Trim Levels
SH-AWD Sport Hybrid w/Advance, SH-AWD Sport Hybrid w/Tech
2020 Volvo XC90 Trim Levels
T8 eAWD Inscription 6-Passenger, T8 eAWD Inscription 7-Passenger, T8 eAWD Momentum 6-Passenger, T8 eAWD Momentum 7-Passenger, T8 eAWD R-Design
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
472 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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
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 / 28 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
499 / 536 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, 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
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
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
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
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
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4993 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Majestic Black Pearl
Blue
Fathom Blue Pearl
Brown
Canyon Bronze Metallic
Gray
Gunmetal Metallic / Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Performance Red Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Osmium Grey Metallic / Thunder Grey Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic / Ice White
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Brown
Espresso
Gray
Graystone
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Maroon Brown
Gray
Slate
White
Blond
