Car Comparison: Which compact luxury SUV is right for you?

By John Aaron
July 30, 2019 | 4:48 AM

The front view of the Volvo XC40 AWD Momentum. — Pricing for the XC40 starts at $35,340, according to Volvo's website. It costs $44,315 as driven. This funky little crossover has a bit more boxiness than the others. The stubby hood is easy to see over, and its smallish size makes it easily maneuverable, WTOP's John Aaron said.

The interior driver's side of the Volvo XC40 AWD Momentum. — The XC40 AWD Momentum has a neat and well-appointed interior, WTOP's John Aaron says.

Bumper view of the Volvo XC40 AWD Momentum. — This vehicle doesn't have the most power or space. Volvo calls this a compact SUV; others call it subcompact.

A front view of the Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec. — Pricing for the RDX currently starts at $38,595, according to Acura's website. It costs $46,995 as driven.

Side view of the Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec. — The edgy styling to the RDX may be a bit aggressive for some, WTOP's John Aaron says.

Interior view of the Acura RDX SH-AWD-A-Spec shows a roomy, comfortable inside. — The RDX is very roomy and a little bigger than the others. Acura calls this a mid-size crossover, others call it a compact. The SUV moves with a 272 horsepower engine.

Acura's RDX has quite a flashy center console. — The push-button transmission on Acura's RDX is frustrating to use, according to WTOP's John Aaron.

The front view of the 2019 Infiniti QX50 Essential AWD. — QX50 pricing currently starts at $37,645. It costs $59,085 as driven.

WTOP's John Aaron says the interior of the QX50 "standout," mostly with all of the package options available. — The various package options that would elevate the interior total nearly $10,000. "While the quilted leather seats and ultrasuede touches would be at home in a much more expensive car, the options push this car to a relatively stratospheric price point," WTOP's John Aaron says.

Rear view of the Infiniti QX50. — This attractive SUV also has its downsides: The transmission can be whiny and clumsy at times, and the engine can feel either underpowered or overpowered in certain situations.

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WTOP’s John Aaron and Car Guy Mike Parris compared three small SUVs with three hefty price tags: the Volvo XC40, the Acura RDX and the Infiniti QX50.

Scroll through the gallery for details, and find out which one is right for you?

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