2026 Acura MDX vs 2025 Volvo XC90

Simply Stunning

The MDX A-Spec^® Package makes a high-performance statement.

• Standard all-wheel drive
• Exterior with more swagger
• Details with extra edge
• Wider wheels and tires
• A-Spec^® badging

Conquer the Curves

Available Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®) 4-season confidence.

• Advanced torque-vectoring system sends power to the wheels that can use it
• Front-to-back and side-to-side in the rear
• Dynamic acceleration, precision handling
• XC90 doesn’t offer torque vectoring

When you drive MDX: Feel the secure control.

A Perfect 10

MDX’s slick standard 10-speed automatic bends performance and efficiency.

• Wide-ratio gearing
• Quick acceleration and easy cruising
• XC90 has an 8-speed transmission

When you drive MDX: Feel the quick acceleration and relaxed cruising courtesy of 10 speeds.

Zero Delay Power

MDX’s big V-6 engine gives you what you want, when you want it.

• 75% more displacement than XC90
• MDX: 3.5 liters and 290 hp (SAE net)
• XC90 T5: 2.0 liters and 247 hp

When you drive MDX: Feel the immediate response of the big 290-hp engine.

MDX A-Spec = Awesome

Expressive features put a double dose of “sport” in this sport utility vehicle.

• Stainless-steel sport pedals
• Leather and Ultrasuede^® trim
• A-Spec^® steering wheel
• Front sport seats
• Geometric-patterned brushed-aluminum trim

A Touch Is All It Takes

MDX’s amazingly simple one-touch third-row access makes boarding a cinch.

• Press the illuminated button and simply step in
• XC90 is less intuitive
• Why wrestle with seats?

Connectivity Is Key

With abundant USB ports, MDX makes the perfect mobile connectivity command post.⁷

• MDX: 5 USB ports are standard
• MDX: 7 in Advance Package
• XC90: 4 are standard – someone will be unhappy