2017 Acura RDX vs 2017 INFINITI QX50

2017 Acura RDX

2017 INFINITI QX50

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RDX AWD	19	27	$35,293	$37,170
RDX AWD w/AcuraWatch Plus	19	27	$36,524	$38,470
RDX AWD w/Advance Pkg	19	27	$41,592	$43,820
RDX AWD w/Technology Pkg	19	27	$38,798	$40,870
RDX AWD w/Technology/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	19	27	$40,029	$42,170
RDX FWD	20	28	$33,872	$35,670
RDX FWD w/AcuraWatch Plus	20	28	$35,103	$36,970
RDX FWD w/Advance Pkg	20	28	$40,171	$42,320
RDX FWD w/Technology Pkg	20	28	$37,377	$39,370
RDX FWD w/Technology/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	20	28	$38,608	$40,670

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,293

$33,899

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,170

$36,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$620 / month

$608 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Acura RDX is one of the smoothest, most responsive-driving compact crossover SUVs—even though it prioritizes practicality.

The 2017 Infiniti QX50 puts handling atop the SUV priority list, but that's not as wrong as it sounds.

TCC Likes

Smooth ride
Strong V-6 performance
Agile handling

Sport-sedan handling
Shape's still sleek
A richly appointed cabin

TCC Dislikes

Back seat is a little cramped
Rear seats don't fold flat
Annoying audio and forward-collision beeps

Cargo space behind the second row is small
Engine noise
No paddle shift controls

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.5

96.8

Front Leg Room (in)

44.3

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

52.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

35.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

49.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

37.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

62.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

113.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

60.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

184.4

186.8

Liftover Height (in)

29.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.1

18.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.3

50.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.1

18.6

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

38.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P225/55VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P225/55VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3902

4020

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

252 @ 4900

267 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.7 L/226

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

279 @ 6200

325 @ 7000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

3.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.48

2.04

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

3.97

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.09

3.19

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.86

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.92

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

INFINITI QX50

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

8.0

8.8

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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