2021 Acura TLX vs. 2021 INFINITI Q50

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Acura TLX and 2021 INFINITI Q50 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Acura TLX and the 2021 INFINITI Q50.

When we compare the 2021 Acura TLX's and the 2021 INFINITI Q50's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Acura TLX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The 2021 INFINITI Q50 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The 2021 Acura TLX and 2021 INFINITI Q50 have the same Based on this comparison of the 2021 Acura TLX's and the 2021 INFINITI Q50's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2021 Acura TLX ranges from $25,999 to $38,048 while a used 2021 INFINITI Q50 is priced between $22,601 to $38,966.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Acura TLX loses 47.9 percent of its value and the 2021 INFINITI Q50 loses 51.7 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Acura TLX retains 3.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 INFINITI Q50.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura TLX is 8.2 out of 10 while the INFINITI Q50's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the Acura TLX being ranked 9 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the INFINITI Q50 being ranked 21 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Acura TLX and INFINITI Q50 is 7.2 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Acura TLX’s base engine makes 272 horsepower, and the 2021 INFINITI Q50 base engine makes 300 horsepower. The TLX is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 491 miles. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles.This gives the 2021 Acura TLX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 INFINITI Q50 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2021 INFINITI Q50, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2021 Acura TLX, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room. The 2021 Acura TLX and 2021 INFINITI Q50 are comparable in regards to cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The 2021 Acura TLX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.