2025 Volvo XC90 vs. Acura MDX | Side-By-Side Comparison
Keep the focus on the driving experience with heightened luxury and elegant craftsmanship in the 2025 Volvo XC90 and 2025 Acura MDX. These two full-size SUVs offer spacious three-row seating, dynamic performance, and individualized creature comforts. To explore each of these SUVs further, continue reading this 2025 Volvo XC90 vs. Acura MDX comparison crafted by the team at McLaughlin Volvo Cars in Moline, IL.
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2025 Volvo XC90
2025 Volvo XC90 vs. Acura MDX Size & Dimensions
The 2025 Volvo XC90 and 2025 Acura MDX are both full-size SUVs with generous interior space and broad exteriors. While they’re roughly similar in size, the XC90 does have a wheelbase that’s 3.7 inches longer than the MDX wheelbase. Inside, you’ll find that the XC90 offers the most cargo space overall — when both rear rows are lowered, you have up to 85.7 cubic feet of cargo space to work with, while the MDX offers up to 71.4 cubic feet.
Interior and exterior dimensions are shown in the accompanying table.
| 2025 Model | Volvo XC90 | Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Passenger Capacity | Seven | Seven |
| Max. Cargo Space | 85.7 cu.-ft. | 71.4 cu.-ft. |
| Cargo Space Behind Second/Third Row | 34.6 / 10.6 cu.-ft. | 39.1 / 16.3 cu.-ft. |
| Exterior Length/Width/Height | 195 / 79.1 / 69.9 in. | 198.4 / 78.7 / 67.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in. | 113.8 in. |
2025 Volvo XC90 vs. Acura MDX Interior Cabin Features
As you enter the 2025 Volvo XC90 or 2025 Acura MDX, you’ll discover cabins with elevated convenience and comfort features. Front-seat passengers in both SUVs will appreciate available heating, ventilation, power-adjustable recline, power side bolster, power cushion extensions, and memory settings. Second-row passengers in either SUV can also enjoy available heated seats, plus they’ll have access to rear door sun curtains.
The advanced technology systems available in the 2025 Volvo XC90 and 2025 Acura MDX make it quick and easy to access key systems. Both have large standard infotainment touchscreens, with the XC90 display measuring at 11.2 inches and the MDX display measuring at 12.3 inches. Each SUV also comes with a 12.3-inch driver instrument display for quick access to vehicle data and updates. Audiophiles will appreciate the optional Bowers & Wilkins speakers offered with the XC90 or the Bang & Olufsen® speakers available with the MDX.
Shared interior and technology features include:
- Heated, ventilated, power-adjustable front seats with power side bolsters, power cushion extensions, and memory settings
- Heated second-row seats
- Rear door sun curtains
- Heated steering wheel
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- HomeLink® garage door opener
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- Google built-in
- Bluetooth®
- HD Radio™
- 12.3-in. driver instrument display
Available 2025 Volvo XC90 interior and technology features include:
- Four-zone climate control
- Power-folding second-row head restraints
- Crystal gear selector knob by Orrefors®
- 14-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system or 19-speaker Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system
- 11.2-in. center infotainment display
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- Wireless charging pad
Available 2025 Acura MDX interior and technology features include:
- 16-way power front seats with nine-way massage function
- Multi-function second row with removable middle seat
- Third-row access one-touch smart slide walk-in
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Power tilt and telescopic steering column
- 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound system or 31-speaker Bang & Olufsen Ultra Sound system
- 12.3-in. color infotainment touchscreen
- Amazon Alexa Built-in
- 12.3-in. Precision Cockpit™ digital instrument cluster
- CabinTalk® PA system
2025 Volvo XC90 vs. Acura MDX Performance & Fuel Economy
Energize your daily drives in either the 2025 Volvo XC90 or 2025 Acura MDX. Both offer a choice between two powerful engines. If you opt for the XC90, it offers impressive fuel efficiency with its standard B5 mild hybrid engine — 30 highway MPG. By comparison, the MDX achieves up to 26 highway MPG with its standard engine. The XC90 is standard with all-wheel drive (AWD), while the MDX is standard with front-wheel drive (FWD) and available with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®). Both SUVs can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.
Engine specs are shown in the accompanying table.
| 2025 Model | Volvo XC90 | Volvo XC90 | Acura MDX | Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | B5 mild hybrid 2.0L four-cylinder | B6 mild hybrid 2.0L four-cylinder | 3.5L V6 | 3.0L turbo twin-scroll V6 |
| Horsepower | 247 HP | 295 HP | 290 HP | 355 HP |
| Torque | 266 lb.-ft. | 310 lb.-ft. | 267 lb.-ft. | 354 lb.-ft. |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 23 / 30 | 20 / 26 | 19 / 26 | 17 / 21 |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD / SH-AWD | SH-AWD |
| Transmission | Eight-speed Geartronic™ automatic | Eight-speed Geartronic™ automatic | Ten-speed automatic | Ten-speed automatic |
2025 Volvo XC90 vs. Acura MDX Safety Options
The innovative driver assistance and safety systems available with the 2025 Volvo XC90 and 2025 Acura MDX are designed to help protect yourself and your passengers. Both SUVs offer head-up displays so you can keep your eyes on the road while being fed key vehicle data. When it comes to parking, you’ll appreciate the parking sensors available with each SUV, as well as their rear cameras. Stay a set distance from the vehicle in front of you with help from the adaptive cruise control offered with both SUVs.
Shared driver assistance and safety features include:
- Head-up display
- 360-degree camera
- BLIS™ (blind spot information system) and cross-traffic alert
- Lane-keeping aid
- Adaptive cruise control
- Rear park assist camera
Available 2025 Volvo XC90 driver assistance and safety features include:
- Front, rear, and side park assist
- Rear collision mitigation support
- Oncoming lane mitigation
- Rain sensor
- Slippery road alert
- Hill descent control
Available 2025 Acura MDX driver assistance and safety features include:
- Multi-view rear camera with dynamic guidelines
- Front cross traffic warning
- Low-speed braking control
- Head-up warning
- Front and rear parking sensors
- AcuraWatch™ Advanced Safety & Driver Assist
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
- Advanced pedestrian detection
- Cornering speed assist
- Evasive steering warning
- Lane change collision mitigation
- Active lane change assist
- Road departure mitigation system
- Traffic jam assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Forward collision warning system
- Lane departure warning system
2025 Volvo XC90
2025 Volvo XC90 vs. Acura MDX Exterior Design
The 2025 Volvo XC90 and 2025 Acura MDX each have distinctive headlights, bold grille designs, and sloping hoods. Each offers stylish wheels in a range of sizes — 20- to 22-inch wheels on the XC90 and 19- to 21-inch wheels on the MDX. Both offer an additional source of natural light through their respective panoramic roofs. Planning a road trip? The roof rails on either SUV will give you a place to tie down cargo. The XC90 is available with headlamp cleaners, which aid in keeping your headlights bright and clear.
Available 2025 Volvo XC90 exterior features include:
- 20- to 22-in. wheels
- Headlamp cleaners
- Body-color door handles with ground lighting
- Auto-dimming power retractable door mirrors
- Fog lights
- Tinted rear windows
Available 2025 Acura MDX exterior features include:
- 19- to 21-in. wheels
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Auto high-beam headlamps
- Rear camera washer
- Power lift tailgate with hands-free access
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
- LED fog lights
- Heated, power-folding door mirrors with reverse tilt-down and integrated LED directional signals
2025 Volvo XC90 vs. Acura MDX Price
The 2025 Volvo XC90 starts at $59,745 MSRP, while the 2025 Acura MDX has a starting MSRP of $51,200.
2023 Volvo XC90 vs. Acura MDX | Head-to-Head Comparison
With three spacious rows, luxurious amenities, and powerful engines available, the 2023 Volvo XC90 and 2023 Acura MDX are worth considering if you’re in search of a premium family-friendly vehicle. Both can tow up to 5,000 pounds, making them great for towing a small boat or horse trailer. For more information, read through this 2023 Volvo XC90 and Acura MDX comparison crafted by the McLaughlin Volvo Cars team. For further details on the XC90, you can check out our Volvo XC90 review.
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The 2023 Volvo XC90 starts at $57,095 MSRP, while the 2023 Acura MDX has a starting MSRP of $49,550.
Exterior Features & Design
Swooping lines and elegant trim grace both the 2023 Volvo XC90 and Acura MDX. Both offer wheel sizes that go from 19 to 21 inches in size. Use the roof rails on either model to tie a cargo box or kayak to the roof. Other available 2023 Volvo XC90 exterior features include:
- Door handles with ground lighting
- Tinted rear windows
- Trailer hitch
- 19- to 21-in. wheels
- Integrated roof rails
Exterior Colors
2023 Volvo XC90
- Onyx Black
- Denim Blue
- Thunder Grey
- Platinum Grey
- Silver Dawn
- Bright Dusk
- Crystal White
2023 Acura MDX
- Fathom Blue Pearl
- Lunar Silver Metallic
- Majestic Black Pearl
- Liquid Carbon Metallic
- Performance Red Pearl
- Platinum White Pearl
- Phantom Violet Pearl
- Apex Blue Pearl
- Tiger Eye Pearl
2023 Volvo XC90 vs. Acura MDX Interior Comfort & Tech
Experience a plush cabin filled with comfort-focused accommodations in either the 2023 Volvo XC90 or Acura MDX. You and your co-pilot can combat weather extremes in either SUV thanks to the heated and ventilated front seats. Listen to your favorite playlists through the 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins high fidelity sound system on the XC90 or the ELS STUDIO 3D®32 premium audio system with 16 speakers on the MDX. Other available 2023 Volvo XC90 interior and technology features include:
- Crystal gear selector knob by Orrefors®
- Power-adjustable front seats with power side bolsters
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Heated steering wheel
- Panoramic moonroof with power sunshade
- Power-folding rear head restraints
- Four-zone climate system
- 9-in. infotainment touchscreen with Google built-in
- Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
- Bluetooth®
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- Volvo Cars remote access app
Dimensions & Cargo Space
Both the 2023 Volvo XC90 and Acura MDX offer three rows of seating with ample storage and passenger capacities. You’ll find that the XC90 offers more overall third-row legroom and cargo capacity behind the first row. View Volvo XC90 and Acura MDX interior dimensions in the accompanying table.
Volvo XC90 | 2023 Model | Acura MDX |
Six or seven | Passenger Capacity | Seven |
85.7 cu.-ft. | Max. Cargo Capacity | 71.4 cu.-ft. |
41.8 cu.-ft. | Cargo Behind Second Row | 39.1 cu.-ft. |
15.8 cu.-ft. | Cargo Behind Third Row | 16.3 cu.-ft. |
38.9 / 38.5 / 36.3 in. | First- / Second- / Third-Row Headroom | 38.5 / 38.1 / 36.2 in. |
40.9 / 37 / 31.9 in. | First- / Second- / Third-Row Legroom | 41.6 / 38.5 / 29.1 in. |
Transmission, Engine, & Performance
Energetic performance can be yours whether you choose a 2023 Volvo XC90 or Acura MDX. The XC90 boasts a choice between a plug-in hybrid engine or two mild hybrid engines, while the MDX offers two gas-powered options. You’ll find that the XC90 is standard with all-wheel drive (AWD), making it ideal for all weather conditions. The MDX, meanwhile, offers a choice between front-wheel drive (FWD) or its unique AWD called SH-AWD. The Volvo XC90 comes equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the Acura MDX is paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission. View Volvo XC90 and Acura MDX engine specifications in the accompanying tables.
2023 Volvo XC90 | |||
Engine | B5 mild hybrid | B6 mild hybrid | Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid |
Horsepower | 247 HP | 295 HP | 455 HP |
Torque | 258 lb.-ft. | 310 lb.-ft. | 523 lb.-ft. |
Max. Towing Capacity | 4,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. |
MPG(e) | 22 city / 28 hwy | 20 city / 26 hwy | 66 combined MPGe |
2023 Acura MDX | ||
Engine | 3.5L V6 | 3.0L twin-scroll turbo V6 |
Horsepower | 290 HP | 355 HP |
Torque | 267 lb.-ft. | 354 lb.-ft. |
Max. Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. |
MPG (city/hwy) | 19/26 | 17/21 |
Driver Assistance & Safety Options
Protect your loved ones in either the 2023 Volvo XC90 or 2023 Acura MDX with driver assistance features like a lane keeping system and adaptive cruise control. Other available driver assistance features include:
2023 Volvo XC90
- Pilot assist
- 360-degree camera system
- Graphical head-up display
- Auto-dimming rear view mirrors
- BLIS™ (blind spot information system) and cross traffic alert
- Lane keeping aid and oncoming lane mitigation
- Road sign information
- Adaptive cruise control
- Whiplash injury protection system
2023 Acura MDX
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™
- Advanced pedestrian detection
- Road departure mitigation
- Traffic jam assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Lane keeping system
- Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
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