Infiniti and Acura compete in many segments, but nowhere is their battle as fierce as in the midsize luxury SUV class. The 2024 Infiniti QX60 and 2024 Acura MDX look different, but they are similar in many other ways, including a 5-horsepower difference in engine output and a $500 price gap.
With those similarities in mind, let’s look for some contrast below.
2024 Infiniti QX60
Larger midsize 3-row SUVs often adopt similar styling cues, making it challenging for the average consumer to tell them apart. Fortunately, the 2024 QX60 stands out from the crowd with its large grille and curvy lines.
While some SUVs in this luxury class can look sporty or blocky, the QX60 features a mix of curves and creases, reflecting its status within the segment: powerful and comfortable. The QX60 has ample power, a 295-hp V6 engine, and a 9-speed transmission.
Infiniti vehicles feature comfortable rides and agile handling, and the QX60 meets the standard. QX60 augments its performance with a cabin with room for seven passengers and an easy-to-access third-row seat. The QX60 comes in four trim levels: Pure, Luxe, Sensory, and Autograph. All-wheel drive (AWD) is available in each package. Pricing for the QX60 begins at $51,000, including destination fees.
Infiniti QX60 Highlights
Simple touch: This SUV’s One-Touch second-row seats tilt and slide forward at the touch of a button. This feature makes the third row easy to access, even with child car seats installed in the second row.
Semi-autonomous: The ProPilot Assist with Navi-link system controls acceleration, braking, and steering on the highway. The driver sets the speed, keeps their hands on the wheel, and then lets the QX60 SUV follow the road while maintaining a consistent gap to the vehicle in front.
Outstanding sound: A Bose 17-speaker premium audio system creates a luxurious audio experience for every passenger in the QX60. It’s standard on the top two trims and optional on the Luxe model.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the QX60 models for sale near you.
2024 Acura MDX
The Acura MDX crouches at the starting line, courtesy of an athletic, sculpted exterior. The trim outside belies the spacious cabin, which features a mix of soft-touch materials and leading-edge technology.
A 3.5-liter V6 under the hood complements the interior’s niceties. Producing 290 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque, the engine uses a 10-speed automatic transmission. It features front-wheel drive (FWD) for the base model, but if you move up to the A-Spec Package, Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) becomes standard. Jump to the Type S and its $69,800 price tag, where a 355-hp V6 awaits.
The comfort and convenience tech on the base-level MDX includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, Wi-Fi, and Amazon Alexa capability. Above the base model, the Technology Package, A-Spec Package, Advance Package, Type S, and Type S Advance add layers of luxury, technology, and performance. Pricing starts at $51,500, including destination charges.
Acura MDX Highlights
Communication: The CabinTalk feature, available in the A-Spec trim level and above, allows folks sitting up front to send their voices through the sound system. The regular audio is muted automatically so that rear passengers can hear the conversation from the front seats.
AcuraLink: Free for three years, AcuraLink brings maintenance scheduling, automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle location, and remote lock/unlock, among other services.
Safety first: This family SUV garnered a Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and a 5 Star overall score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the MDX models for sale near you.
Similarities
With striking exteriors and spacious interiors, these two 3-row luxury SUVs feature similar powertrains and start just $500 apart.
Conclusion
The gap between these two vehicles is very slim. The 2024 Acura MDX has a skosh more room and has the exciting Type S option, but the 2024 Infiniti QX60 is less expensive and more efficient. So, the choice is simple or difficult: After test-driving both, pick the one you like best.
| 2024 Infiniti QX60 | 2024 Acura MDX | |
| Starting Price | $51,000 | $51,500 |
| Popular Powertrains | ||
| Engine | 3.5-liter 6-cylinder | 3.5-liter 6-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6,400 rpm | 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm | 267 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | 21 city/26 highway/23 combined mpg | 19 city/26 highway/22 combined mpg |
| Also Available | AWD | 3.0-liter turbo 6-cylinderAWD |
| Specs | ||
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/60,000 miles | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 6 years/70,000 miles | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| NHTSA Overall Safety | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Max Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 inches | 113.8 inches |
| Overall Length | 198.2 inches | 198.4 inches |
| Width | 78.0 inches | 78.4 inches |
| Height | 69.7 inches | 67.1 inches |
| Turning Diameter | 38.1 feet | 40.5 feet |
| Headroom, Front | 40.8 inches | 38.5 inches |
| Headroom, 2nd Row | 37.5 inches | 38.1 inches |
| Headroom, 3rd Row | 35.7 inches | 36.2 inches |
| Legroom, Front | 42.1 inches | 41.6 inches |
| Legroom, 2nd Row | 37.7 inches | 38.5 inches |
| Legroom, 3rd Row | 28.0 inches | 29.0 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Front | 60.6 inches | 61.9 inches |
| Shoulder Room, 2nd Row | 59.7 inches | 60.3 inches |
| Shoulder Room, 3rd Row | 55.6 inches | 55.1 inches |
| Cargo Volume | 14.5/41.6/75.4 cubic feet | 18.1/48.4/71.4 cubic feet |
