2012 Acura RDX vs. Its Competition
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The RDX was one of the first sporty, luxurious compact crossovers, at a time when the rest of the entries in this class were quite boring and utilitarian.
The BMW X3 was one of the other first entries in the niche, but it remains one of BMW's least appealing vehicles, with a somewhat choppy ride and disappointing trims.
Infiniti's EX35 is a blast to drive with none of the turbo lag, but its fuel economy is worse than that of the RDX.
VW's Tiguan also has a turbo four, but somehow it's a lot easier to live with.
The Mercedes-Benz GLK is sizes up with the rest but manages to feel a bit more mature and refined; for now, it's only offered with a big V-6.
The Audi Q5 stands out for its excellent interior appointments, good ride quality, and choice of fuel-efficient engines.
Another new entry this year to consider is the 2012 Range Rover Evoque, which delivers similar performance, but with a somewhat more practical package, updated styling, and a somewhat better ride.
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The 2012 Acura RDX satisfies those who want more driving excitement, but it might leave luxury- or tech-hungry shoppers wanting. | The 2012 Audi Q5 is one of the | A great-looking crossover with its most carlike performance yet, the BMW X3 also has more interior room and better materials than before. | With tight rear seats and a small cargo area, the 2012 Infiniti EX35 is less like a sporty crossover, more like a high-riding sports sedan. | Rugged looks and lower gas mileage put the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class in an SUV state of mind, but its ride and handling are more carlike than you'd think. | It's not particularly fun to drive, but the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan feels every bit like a premium crossover vehicle. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $32,895 | $35,600 | $37,100 | $35,800 | $35,880 | $22,840 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Turbocharged Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas I6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Turbocharged Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Station Wagon | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Style Name | |||||
| FWD 4dr | quattro 4dr 2.0T Premium | AWD 4dr 28i | RWD 4dr | RWD 4dr GLK350 | 2WD 4dr Man S |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | All wheel drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| 4 Door | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door SUV | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Transmission | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Manual |
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