2019 Acura RLX vs 2019 INFINITI Q70

2019 Acura RLX

2019 INFINITI Q70

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Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RLX Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg	28	29	$57,432	$61,900
RLX Sedan w/Technology Pkg	20	29	$50,946	$54,900

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3.7 LUXE AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q70 3.7 LUXE AWD	18	24	$49,397	$52,550
Q70 3.7 LUXE RWD	18	25	$47,376	$50,400
Q70 5.6 LUXE AWD	16	23	$62,040	$66,000
Q70 5.6 LUXE RWD	16	24	$59,643	$63,450
Q70L 3.7 LUXE AWD	18	24	$50,807	$54,050
Q70L 3.7 LUXE RWD	18	25	$48,786	$51,900
Q70L 5.6 LUXE AWD	16	23	$63,638	$67,700
Q70L 5.6 LUXE RWD	16	24	$61,241	$65,150

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$57,432

$49,397

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$61,900

$52,550

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1032 / month

$876 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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5.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Acura RLX wraps a forward-thinking powertrain in a comfortable but cookie-cutter package.

The 2019 Infiniti Q70 continues to offer an interesting option with its long wheelbase, but age has finally caught up to it.

TCC Likes

Supple ride
Supportive front seats
Good fuel economy for hybrid

Attractive styling after all these years
Interior quality up to snuff
Simple infotainment system

TCC Dislikes

Banal sedan shape
Dual-screen infotainment
Dated cabin styling

Average powertrains
V-8 carries huge price penalty
Aging tech and appointments

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.1

103.6

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

36.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

58.4

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

37.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

44.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

114.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

72.6

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.8

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

198.1

196.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

59.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

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)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/50VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4380

4057

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

341 @ 4700

270 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.7 L/226

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

377 @ 6500

330 @ 7000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric V-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

4.78

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.58

3.36

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.03

1.98

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.66

3.86

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.10

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.78

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.87

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RLX

INFINITI Q70

Body Style

SH-AWD Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.3

8.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

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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