2014 Acura MDX vs 2014 Audi Q7 vs 2014 INFINITI QX60

2014 Acura MDX

2014 Audi Q7

2014 INFINITI QX60

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FWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MDX FWD 4-Door	20	28	$39,185	$42,290
MDX FWD 4-Door Advance/Entertainment Pkg	20	28	$50,364	$54,505
MDX FWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	20	28	$43,098	$46,565
MDX FWD 4-Door Tech/Entertainment Pkg	20	28	$44,928	$48,565
MDX SH-AWD 4-Door	18	27	$41,016	$44,290
MDX SH-AWD 4-Door Advance/Entertainment Pkg	18	27	$52,195	$56,505
MDX SH-AWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	18	27	$44,928	$48,565
MDX SH-AWD 4-Door Tech/Entertainment Pkg	18	27	$46,759	$50,565

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quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium	19	28	$49,198	$52,900
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium Plus	19	28	$49,198	$52,900
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Prestige	19	28	$49,198	$52,900
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium	16	22	$44,362	$47,700
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium Plus	16	22	$44,362	$47,700
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T S line Prestige	16	22	$56,638	$60,900

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
QX60 AWD 4-Door	19	25	$40,455	$43,500
QX60 AWD 4-Door Hybrid	25	28	$43,245	$46,500
QX60 FWD 4-Door	20	26	$39,153	$42,100
QX60 FWD 4-Door Hybrid	26	28	$41,943	$45,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,185

$49,198

$40,455

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,290

$52,900

$43,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$705 / month

$882 / month

$725 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.6

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Acura MDX is more focused than ever on its mission of keeping the entire family comfortable, content, and entertained—and yes, that still includes the driver.

There's much to love about the 2014 Audi Q7 and few if any failings; it does everything a three-row crossover vehicle should do, with great elegance and sophistication—and skips the faux-rugged nonsense.

The 2014 Infiniti QX60 is luxurious and full featured, while offering families a roomy, reconfigurable layout that makes good sense.

TCC Likes

Responsive powertrain
Excellent ride quality
Very quiet, refined interior

Elegant exterior
Warm, well-trimmed cabin
Rides and handles like a car

Elegant styling
Excellent third-row access
Hybrid promises better fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

Unintuitive navigation/audio controls
Confusing dual-screen layout
Very limited array of interior colors/trims

It's heavy, and feels like it
Prices can rise quickly with options
Total cargo a little disappointing in such a large vehicle

Not all that exciting to drive
Eco Mode here is for masochists
Telematics display isn't intuitive

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

39.5

40.7

Second Hip Room (in)

57.8

55.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

132.3

133.2

149.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.1

58.7

60.3

Third Leg Room (in)

27.4

29.2

30.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

38.3

Third Hip Room (in)

40.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

58.1

60.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

41.3

42.3

Third Head Room (in)

35.6

36.5

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

56.8

Third Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

48.6

57.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

37.1

41.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

65.7

Wheelbase (in)

111

118.2

114.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.2

78.1

77.2

Track Width, Front (in)

66.3

65.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

8.1

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

193.6

200.3

196.4

Height, Overall (in)

67.6

68.4

68.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.4

72.5

76.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.8

10.9

15.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.4

40.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.1

32.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

80.2

79.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

22.2

20.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

45.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

47.3

46.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

48.1

49.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.8

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

26.4

19.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

39.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P265/50HR19

P235/65TR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

HL7

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P265/50HR19

P235/65TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

HL7

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5500

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5500

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

5500

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

550

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

550

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4025

5567

4419

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8.5

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8.5

18 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

190

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

550

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 4500

406 @ 1750

248 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.0 L/181

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6200

240 @ 3500

265 @ 6400

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Diesel Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.97

2.37 - 0.44

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

3.27

5.17

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.86

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

4.07

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

2.84

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura MDX

Audi Q7

INFINITI QX60

Body Style

Sport Utility

quattro Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.8

9.9 (Est)

8.5

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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