2026 Acura MDX vs. 2025 INFINITI QX80 Review

Picture of the 2026 Acura MDX

2026 Acura
MDX

MSRP*: $51,800 to $75,850
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Picture of the 2025 INFINITI QX80

2025 INFINITI
QX80

MSRP*: $82,450 to $109,900
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 - 26 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 95.0 ft3 101.0 ft3
Engine
  • 290-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 450-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 290 - 355 hp 450 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 198.4 in 211.2 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Acura MDX offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the INFINITI QX80, with comparable head- and legroom. The INFINITI QX80 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura MDX.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura MDX as you will with the INFINITI QX80, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Acura MDX is a better financial choice over the INFINITI QX80, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Acura MDX is much slimmer than the INFINITI QX80, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Acura MDX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the INFINITI QX80.

Handling
The Acura MDX has the same turning radius as the INFINITI QX80, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the INFINITI QX80 is clearly the choice over the Acura MDX for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Acura MDX has a lot less horsepower than the INFINITI QX80.

Powertrain
The Acura MDX has much lower torque than the INFINITI QX80, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Acura MDX has less seating than the INFINITI QX80, making the INFINITI QX80 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Acura MDX has less cargo space than the INFINITI QX80, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.