2024 Acura RDX vs 2024 INFINITI QX50 near Falls Church, VA

With all of the luxury compact SUVs out on the market, narrowing your options might not feel like an easy feat. To help you gain some perspective on why you should turn your attention to the 2024 Acura RDX, the Pohanka Acura representatives have decided to compare it against the 2024 INFINITI QX50!

Performance

When you're driving down the Custis Memorial Parkway, you need an engine that is versatile and reliable. Fortunately, the 2024 RDX comes prepared with a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder powertrain, which pumps out 272 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque. While the 2024 QX50 comes with an identical system, it falls short with 268 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque. The INFINITI model doesn't compensate with traction, since AWD is only available on select trim levels while the Acura SUV has this as the standard drivetrain. To seal the deal, we'd like to note that only the RDX of these two vehicles has a 1,500-lb. maximum towing capacity¹ while the QX50 isn't able to haul at all. 

Interior

Another way that the 2024 Acura RDX proves its worth is with relaxing amenities inside the cabin. To get some fresh air as you drive around Falls Church, pop open the standard moonroof. While the 2024 INFINITI QX50 offers this feature, it is only available on certain editions. To set the tone of your cruise, we recommend making use of the RDX's standard Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting system that provides 27 different themes. Unfortunately, you won't find this add-on inside the QX50. Ensuring comfort is key, which is why we'd like to point out that the RDX has a standard 12-way power-adjustable driver's seat while the INFINITI car's standard configuration is an 8-way power adjustment. Acura always goes above and beyond with changing up the game, even with small details like a standard electronic gear selector. You'd be correct to assume that the QX50 doesn't have such an amenity, since it just has a traditional shifter.

Technology

The Acura RDX continues to lead the way with innovative technologies, so let us turn your attention to advancements that leave the INFINITI QX50 in the dust. Staying on top of your features while driving can be done with the standard 10.2-inch touchscreen that is found on the RDX. As for the competing car, you will have a standard 8.0-inch display. Toggling settings will be a breeze, thanks to Acura's standard True Touchpad Interface™, a technology not present on any of the QX50 editions. Amazon Alexa Built-In² is standard in the RDX, allowing you to complete a variety of tasks by simply calling out "Alexa." We couldn't forget to mention the usefulness of the available GPS-linked climate control system³ to accommodate you on your extended journeys down Leesburg Pike. If you're wondering whether or not the INFINITI car has the two aforementioned features, we're here to report that they don't. Find out more when you visit our location to check out the RDX in person.