Acura RDX vs INFINITI QX50

RDX vs QX50: Engine Performance & Versatility

The Acura RDX and INFINITI QX50 are suited to pack a punch any time you hit the road. They both feature incredibly powerful, turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder engines that offer up to 280 lb-ft of available torque. Though, the RDX does provide a bit more power with up to 272 horsepower.

Alongside their engines, the RDX and QX50 offer a slew of additional performance features to take your driving capabilities to new heights. For example, both offer intelligent all-wheel drive systems to help you take on unexpected road or weather conditions with ease. That’s especially true of the brilliant Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ system of the RDX.

You’ll also see a collection of selectable drive modes in both SUVs. In the QX50, the Continuously Variable Transmission is accompanied by standard, sport, eco, and personal modes.

You can get a bit more from the RDX, however, with the combination of a 10-speed automatic transmission and the Integrated Dynamics System. The latter adds four unique drive modes—Snow, Comfort, Sport, and Normal—to completely customize your ride to adjust for what’s ahead.

RDX vs QX50: Interior Comfort & Cargo

Now, your everyday drives in these SUVs is about much more than just power under the hood. Each time you climb inside, you and your passengers can expect high-end comfort as well as the space you need to settle in and store your belongings.

In the way of comfort features, the RDX easily takes the cake. While the QX50 has plenty of impressive amenities like 8-way power adjustable front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control, they don’t quite compare to what’s inside the RDX.

To start, the RDX offers available 16-way power-adjustable front seats, as well as its own standard climate control system that includes built-in humidity control and air filtration. It also comes with plenty of room to stretch out or store those items that mean the most to you. Here’s what you can look forward to from the RDX interior cabin:

• Headroom (front – rear): 40 inches – 38 inches
• Legroom (front – rear): 42 inches – 38 inches
• Shoulder room (front – rear): 60 inches – 57 inches
• Maximum cargo volume: 79.8 cubic feet

The QX50, on the other hand, maxes out at just 65.1 cubic feet of cargo space.

RDX vs QX50: Technology

The interior cabins of the Acura RDX and INFINITI QX50 are also loaded with intelligent technology controlling your entertainment and connection.

At the heart of each SUV’s tech suites is a center touchscreen display. You can look forward to a bit easier visibility from the 10.2-inch HD dual-content display of the RDX in comparison to the 8-inch center display of the QX50. Though from these screens, you can expect much of the same.

Both SUVs share standard infotainment features such as:

• Apple CarPlay®
• Android Auto™
• Bluetooth® Technology
• Integrated Wi-Fi® Hotspots

There are a few additional systems that come standard with the RDX, however, such as the speed-sensitive volume compensation. This intelligent system automatically adjusts the volume of your music or podcasts to counteract the noise outside.

It even features standard built-in Amazon Alexa to help you stay in control of your SUV with enhanced voice activation. You won’t find either of these features in the INFINITI QX50.