2015 Acura MDX vs Infiniti QX60 Comparison
2015 Acura MDX
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3.5 L V-6
2015 Infiniti QX60
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3.5 L V-6 |
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265 hp @ 6400 rpm |
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248 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm |
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21/27 mpg* |
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Continuously variable-speed automatic |
Acura MDX vs Infiniti QX60
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Purchasing a vehicle is considered a big ticket item for several reasons including price, long-term investment, and required maintenance. SUVs continue to garner a significant market share with luxury models capturing nearly half of the sales. While luxury vehicles cost more, they also deliver in categories their counterparts do not. For example, the engine has expansive intuitive technology. Safety features provide more upgraded features that outperform less expensive models. The bells and whistles for interiors of luxury SUVs certainly have more features and amenities to help justify the price difference.
The Acura MDX offers consumers a handling package called Super Handling All-Wheel Drive that dominates the Infinity QX60 Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. An example is the ability of the back wheels to spin faster on either side or together mitigating traction and roll deficits. Acura MDX continues to move ahead with better mileage in the city and highway. Technology is ubiquitous, and the MDX has an intuitive system that reads and replies to text messages without drivers taking their eyes off the road. The QX60 is a solid vehicle with its own set of luxury features, although it has fallen a bit short in comparison to the MDX.
Engine
For better performance, handling, and responsiveness, the engine has to use technology to meet the driver’s demands. Acura MDX has a 3.5L VTEC engine that harnesses 290hp with efficiency. Infinity QX60 lags behind with only 265hp in the same 3.5L engine. This translates to Acura’s ability to get the most out of the drive train, suspension, and transmission. One example is the fuel system in the MDX is direct injection, while the QX60 has sequential MPI. Sequential SportShift coupled with Grade Logic Control enables the nine speed transmission of the MDX to outperform the Continuous Variable Transmission in the QX60.
Safety
The MDX outshines the QX60 with several standard safety features. The first is the five stars rating for the driver and passenger frontal barrier crash test. Second, child safety features include auto-reverse for power windows and sunroofs as well as LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) to hold child seats securely in place regardless of the seat being occupied. Third, the design of SUVs comes with an inherent roll-over potential. MDX has a VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) technology with sensors to intuitively make steering adjustments to mitigate this issue.
Interior
The MDX does more than reading aloud and answering text messages. It also does the same with emails and SIRI. These are both interactive features in the interior of the MDX that drivers will not find in the QX60. Driver and passenger seats have ten and eight way adjustment in the MDX, while QX60 has only eight and six respectively. With luxury SUVs, details make the difference with automatic memory and heating for all MDX seats, while only the front seats have this feature in the QX60. The all-important cargo space has been expanded by MDX with cubbies capable of holding gallons of milk, multiple packs of soda, and more. In addition, a secret storage area under the floor has room for briefcases and backpacks with an easy removal design.
While it is clear that Acura took steps to ensure MDX outperforms its competitors, consumers can easily see for themselves with a test drive. The expectations should be an exceptional driving experience. Beyond the test drive, try out all the interior features as you listen to the sound system with the windows up.
* Based on 2015 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid models only) and other factors.