2020 INFINITI QX50 vs Acura RDX vs Audi Q5

The INFINITI QX50

2020 INFINITI QX50 vs Acura RDX vs Audi Q5

 Brown INFINITI QX50 in motion

CAPACITY

Seating

Doors

ENGINE

Liters/Type

Horsepower (hp)

Torque (lb-ft)

TRANSMISSION

Type

DRIVETRAIN

Type

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Estimated Fuel Economy (city / hwy)

STARTING MSRP

Price (USD)

2020 INFINITI QX50 PURE

2020 INFINITI QX50 PURE

CAPACITY

5 Adults

4 Doors

ENGINE

2.0L VC-Turbo 4-Cylinder

268 hp @ 5,600 rpm

280 lb-ft @ 1600-4800 rpm

TRANSMISSION

XTRONIC® CVT

DRIVETRAIN

Front-Wheel Drive

FUEL CONSUMPTION

22/29

STARTING MSRP

$37,250

2020 Acura RDX Standard

2020 Acura RDX Standard

CAPACITY

5 Adults

4 Doors

ENGINE

2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder

272 hp @ 6,500 rpm

280 lb-ft @ 1600-4500 rpm

TRANSMISSION

10-Speed Automatic

DRIVETRAIN

Front-Wheel Drive

FUEL CONSUMPTION

22/28

STARTING MSRP

$37,600

2020 Audi Q5 Premium

2020 Audi Q5 Premium

CAPACITY

5 Adults

4 Doors

ENGINE

2.0L TFSI® Turbo 4-Cylinder

248 hp @ 5,000 rpm

273 hp @ 1,600 rpm

TRANSMISSION

7-Speed Automatic

DRIVETRAIN

quattro® All-Wheel Drive

FUEL CONSUMPTION

22/27

STARTING MSRP

$42,950

A New Standard of Sleek and Suave

It doesn’t take much looking to realize the 2020 INFINITI QX50 is a beautiful car from all angles. Outside, the chiseled lines and wide stance make for a fine silhouette. Meanwhile, a chrome-filled grille frames the INFINITI badge for a look that’s bold, sophisticated and makes a statement about the luxurious drives you’re about to embark upon.

Step inside this fine SUV, and you’ll find nimble rides blended with a cabin waiting to pamper you. To prove how epic this ride is, here’s a look at how the 2020 INFINITI QX50 stacks up against other capable SUVs: the 2020 Acura RDX and the 2020 Audi Q5.

If the 2020 INFINITI QX50 already has your attention, stop by INFINITI Milwaukee for a test drive today.

Smooth Drives Mixed with Sportiness and Efficiency

Take the 2020 INFINITI QX50 for a spin, and you’ll enjoy the power of the world’s first 2.0L VC-Turbo 4-cylinder motor. This engine combines 20 years of crafted engineering from INFINITI to grant you a smooth and exhilarating drive anywhere you cruise with 268 horsepower and 280 lb-ft torque starting at 1,600 RPM. It’s all the power you’ll need to blast off from stop signs, red lights and passing drivers with ease on the I-94 on your way to Waukesha. And with EPA-estimated 29 highway mpg on FWD models (EPA-estimated 28 mpg for AWD), you’ll enjoy your rides across the state without constant stops to refuel.

For a more responsive ride, Direct Adaptive Steering™ creates an electronic connection between your wheels and the steering wheel. This helps you keep control of your wheel on bumpy and rough roads while also staying in full control with precise steers anywhere you travel.

By comparison, the Acura RDX takes you to your next adventure with the help of a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine packing 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft torque for comparable power. But with EPA-estimated 27 highway mpg on AWD models, you’ll experience decent fuel economy—but you won’t travel as far before needing to refuel as you will in the INFINITI QX50.

Take a ride in the Audi Q5, and a 4-cylinder 2.0L motor packs 248 horsepower and 273 lb-ft torque with EPA-estimated 28 highway mpg for commutes and drives. There’s no denying you can have some fun with that motor. But with the INFINITI QX50’s motor, you’ll find 20 more horsepower alongside extra torque and fuel economy for a legendary experience.

For this round, the 2020 INFINITI QX50 wins not just because of its power, but also as a result of its innovation with its world-class engine and frame design.

The True Meaning of Luxury

Every time you enter the INFINITI QX50, you step inside a cabin that’s centered entirely around you. Leather and wood accents craft upscale vibes that are a treat to the eyes. Meanwhile, leatherette-appointed seats come standard for a luxurious look for all your drives. Available aluminum and maple wood interior trims are also available.

For staying comfortable, dual-zone climate controls come standard. You and your passenger can set the A/C and heat at opposite settings and still enjoy the ride without bickering or complaining. Include your second-row riders in the fun with available tri-zone automatic climate controls.

When it’s time to load up, you’ll have 31.1 cubic feet of cargo room behind your second-row. For large hauls, 64.4 cubic feet of cargo space allows you to load tables, chairs, and plenty more inside with ease.

Connecting to your rides never felt as easy or intuitive as it does with the standard INFINITI INTOUCH™ Dual Display system. An 8-inch upper screen and 7-inch lower screen allow you to access your settings and load up your favorite smartphone apps with standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

For jamming out to your favorite tunes, the available Bose® Performance Series Audio System with Advanced Staging Technology packs 16 speakers for crisp sound and aluminum speakers for a refined touch.

Compared to the Audi Q5, you’ll have 53.1 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats folded and 25.1 cubic feet behind the second row for loading your goods. It’s enough to fit gym bags and golf clubs, but for bigger items like furniture, that extra 11.3 cubic feet in the 2020 INFINITI QX50 makes a huge difference.

Get behind the wheel of the Acura RDX, and dual-zone automatic climate controls come standard to keep everyone upfront happy. Meanwhile, a 10.2-inch center display is large enough to tap icons and see all your settings at a glance with ease. But keep in mind the dual screens in the INFINITI SUV are four inches larger for more precise presses and easier viewing. Also, 29 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second row and 58.9 cubic feet of cargo room behind the front seats load up your luggage, but again, the INFINITI SUV packs 5.9 cubic feet of extra space for easier loading of larger items.

Keeping the Rides Smooth with Standard Safety

Cruise in confidence in the 2020 INFINITI QX50 with standard driver-assists keeping you safe.

Not sure if it’s safe to switch lanes? Standard Blind Spot Warning sends you an alert anytime a car rushes into your blind spot—letting you know it’s not safe to switch lanes. It works in reverse too with standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Anytime you’re backing up, your INFINITI sends you an alert when cars approach from either side.

Nail the perfect parking with Rear Parking Sensors. When you’re parallel parking in reverse, you’ll receive warnings when you’re about to hit an obstruction behind you (like a wall, dumpster, or car) to prevent annoying dents.

That’s only getting started with the safety you’ll get from behind the wheel of the 2020 INFINITI QX50. Other standard driver assists include:

  • Predictive Forward Collision Warning
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Rear Automatic Braking
  • High Beam Assist

When you cruise in the 2020 Acura RDX, features like Lane Keeping Assists and Lane Departure Warnings come standard. Meanwhile Blind Spot Warnings, Parking Sensors, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are available. Ride in the 2020 Audi Q5, and Audi pre sense® basic and Audi pre sense® city come standard. You can add Rear Cross Traffic Alert to the mix as an available feature.

For this round, the INFINITI QX50 wins for offering more standard safety features than its competitors.

 Interior infotainment system and steering wheel of th 2020 QX50

Test Drive Around Milwaukee in the 2020 INFINITI QX50

You won’t find another SUV that offers such innovation when it comes to engineering and interior tech. Try it all out when you visit INFINITI Milwaukee near Glendale and test drive the 2020 INFINITI QX50. As your local INFINITI dealer, our goal is to help you find an SUV that’s right for your commutes and drives. Let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll help you get started by pointing out trims and configurations geared around your needs.