2021 Volvo XC40 vs. 2021 Acura RDX

The 2021 Volvo XC40 is one of the most impressive SUVs out there. This ride has been gifted with a long list of standard amenities that include leather upholstery, rear parking sensors, adaptive headlights, and a whole lot more. There is plenty of room to accommodate passengers of all sizes, shapes, and ages as well.

When it comes to that of the 2021 Acura RDX, you will definitely love that it also offers a long list of standard technology and safety features. Despite that effort, it decided not to go for any major changes from its 2020 edition.

Design & Style

The 2021 Volvo XC40 has a very impressive cargo area that measures 47.2 cubic feet when the rear seats are not occupied and are folded. The ride also has been gifted with a wide back opening. In terms of comfort, passengers will find the ride more than enough for their needs. The cabin remains to be opulent despite going for simple layouts inside.

That of the 2021 Acura RDX promises plenty of room on both rows for five passengers. The driver gets comfort for having power-adjustable and well-bolstered seats in front. This one is lacking in the rear area though. It has been gifted with synthetic leather upholstery, but all other materials are unimpressive when compared to what the XC40 offers.

Technology & Safety

The 2021 Volvo XC40 carries a user-friendly infotainment interface with a nine-inch touch screen. The ride also boasts of other features like multiple USB ports, eight speakers, HD radio, and satellite radio. It flawlessly integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and has other standard technologies like the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and automatic climate control. Safety-wise, it is blessed with a long list that includes forward collision warning, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, rearview camera, and oncoming collision mitigation, among others.

The Acura RDX is blessed to have a 10.2-inch touch screen that easily responds to user commands and displays crisp graphics. The inclusion of knobs and buttons in the interface is unnecessary though with the already reliable interface. Other standard features included in the base model are two USB ports, a Wi-Fi hot spot, HD radio, satellite radio, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. For safety, it is given automatic high-beam assist, rearview camera, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.

Performance

The 2021 XC40 allows would-be owners to choose in between a turbo-four engine that generates 187 horsepower and another one that results in 248 horsepower. In the case of the RDX, results may reach 272 horsepower, but there is a noticeable lagging in terms of performance when you step on the brakes.

The Bottom Line

The 2021 XC40 has all the amenities that you are looking for in an elegant ride. The 2021 Acura RDX struggles to meet expectations. This just means that the Volvo is a better choice over the Acura.

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