Infiniti Q50 vs. Acura ILX

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Infiniti Q50 and Acura ILX 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 Infiniti Q50 and the Acura ILX.

When comparing the Infiniti Q50's and the Acura ILX's specifications and ratings, the Infiniti Q50 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Acura ILX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Infiniti Q50's and the Acura ILX's specifications and ratings, the Acura ILX is a better car than the Infiniti Q50.

Pricing: A used 2022 Infiniti Q50 ranges from $25,272 to $37,940 while a used 2022 Acura ILX is priced between $19,989 to $28,990.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Infiniti Q50 loses 55 percent of its value and the Acura ILX loses 42.3 percent of its value. This means the Acura ILX retains 12.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Infiniti Q50.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Infiniti Q50 is 7.6 out of 10 while the Acura ILX's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Infiniti Q50 being ranked 16 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Acura ILX being ranked 3 out of 36.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Infiniti Q50 is 7.7 out of 10. For the Acura ILX the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Acura ILX a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Infiniti Q50.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Infiniti Q50’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Acura ILX base engine makes 201 horsepower. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. The ILX is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles.This gives the Acura ILX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Infiniti Q50 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Infiniti Q50 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

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