2025 Acura MDX vs. 2024 INFINITI QX50 Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura MDX

2025 Acura
MDX

MSRP*: $51,200 to $75,250
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Picture of the 2024 INFINITI QX50

2024 INFINITI
QX50

MSRP*: $41,000 to $58,050
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 - 26 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 95.0 ft3 64.4 - 65.1 ft3
Engine
  • 290-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 290 - 355 hp 268 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 198.4 in 184.7 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 74.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.0 - 41.0 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.1 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 QX50, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Acura MDX and the INFINITI QX50.

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 QX50, 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). The Acura MDX is somewhat more expensive than the INFINITI QX50.

Dimensions
Since the Acura MDX is much wider than the INFINITI QX50, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Acura MDX, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the INFINITI QX50.

Handling
The Acura MDX has a significantly larger turning radius than the INFINITI QX50, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Acura MDX has a little more horsepower than the INFINITI QX50.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura MDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the INFINITI QX50.

Utility
The Acura MDX offers greater seating capacity than the INFINITI QX50, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Acura MDX, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the INFINITI QX50.