Compare 2012 Acura RDX vs 2012 Audi Q5

2012 Acura RDX
2012 Audi Q5
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AWD 4-Door
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
RDX AWD 4-Door 17 22 $32,481 $34,895
RDX AWD 4-Door Tech Pkg 17 22 $35,324 $37,995
RDX FWD 4-Door 19 24 $30,647 $32,895
RDX FWD 4-Door Tech Pkg 19 24 $33,490 $35,995
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quattro 4-Door 2.0T Premium
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Q5 quattro 4-Door 2.0T Premium 20 27 $33,108 $35,600
Q5 quattro 4-Door 2.0T Premium Plus 20 27 $33,108 $35,600
Q5 quattro 4-Door 3.2L Premium Plus 18 23 $39,990 $43,000
Q5 quattro 4-Door 3.2L Prestige 18 23 $39,990 $43,000
Pricing
Invoice Price
$32,481
$33,108
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$34,895
$35,600
Monthly Payment Estimate
$582 / month
$593 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.4
8.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
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
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Fuel Economy
City
17 mpg 20 mpg
Highway
22 mpg 27 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
54.4 - TBD -
Second Leg Room (in)
37.7 37.4
Front Head Room (in)
38.7 39.4
Second Hip Room (in)
53.0 - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.2 57.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
101.4 101.5
Second Head Room (in)
38.3 39.0
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.3 56.4
Front Leg Room (in)
41.8 41.0
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.4 63.5
Wheelbase (in)
104.3 110.5
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.6 74.7
Track Width, Front (in)
61.9 63.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.3 7.9
Length, Overall (in)
182.5 182.2
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
65.2 65.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
27.8 29.1
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
60.6 57.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.0 x - TBD - 11.8 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x - TBD - 12.6 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.0 19.8
Steering
Steering Type
Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.76 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.1 16.3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.2 38.1
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/55VR18 235/60R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P235/55VR18 235/60R18
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 4400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 4400
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 440
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
225 660
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3931 4090
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 18 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.1 9.2
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
105 140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
440 - TBD -
Engine
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Fuel System
Direct Injection Direct injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 4500 258 @ 1500
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
2.3L/- TBD - 2.0L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
240 @ 6000 211 @ 4300
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 20
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.89 3.32
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61 3.14
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.53 3.76
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77 1.67
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/Manual Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.70 4.71
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07 2.11
Trans Type
5 8
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All wheel drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.61 1.29
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.67
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.84
Summary
Body Style
4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle
Vehicle Name
Acura RDX Audi Q5
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - NA
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut 5-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.75 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.83 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Trapezoidal-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.6 8.5
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
4 5
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
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