2012 Acura RDX vs 2012 Audi Q5 vs 2012 BMW X3

2012 Acura RDX

2012 Audi Q5

2012 BMW X3

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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

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AWD 4-Door 28i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 AWD 4-Door 28i	19	25	$34,130	$37,100
X3 AWD 4-Door 35i	19	26	$39,285	$42,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,481

$33,108

$34,130

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,895

$35,600

$37,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$582 / month

$593 / month

$618 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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8.2

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8.4

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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

A great-looking crossover with its most carlike performance yet, the BMW X3 also has more interior room and better materials than before.

TCC Likes

Just-right size
A balanced, nimble performer
Pleasing interior trims

Smart styling inside and out
Strong and efficient 2.0T model
Responsive eight-speed auto

Curvy looks
Upgraded cabin
Responsive drivetrain

TCC Dislikes

Stiff ride
Some turbo lag
Balky transmission response

Drive Select: only a gimmick?
Options grouped in costly packages
Bluetooth costs extra, on a $35k vehicle

Electronic steering feel
Expensive options

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

20 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

27 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicle

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.4

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

37.7

37.4

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

39.4

40.7

Second Hip Room (in)

53.0

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

57.7

57.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.4

101.5

90.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

39.0

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

56.4

56.0

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

41.0

39.9

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

63.5

64.3

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

110.5

110.6

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.6

74.7

74.1

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

63.7

63.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.3

7.9

8.4

Length, Overall (in)

182.5

182.2

183.0

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

65.1

65.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.8

29.1

19.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

60.6

57.3

56.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.0 x - TBD -

11.8 x - TBD -

13.0 x 0.8

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 x - TBD -

12.6 x - TBD -

12.9 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.0

19.8

17.7

Steering

Steering Type

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.76

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.1

16.3

17.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.2

38.1

39.0

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55VR18

235/60R18

P245/55R17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55VR18

235/60R18

P245/55R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

4400

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

4400

5291

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

440

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

225

660

794

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3931

4090

4112

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

18 x 8.0

17 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

18 x 8.0

17 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.1

9.2

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

105

140

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

440

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas I6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Direct injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4500

258 @ 1500

221 @ 2750-4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.3L/- TBD -

2.0L/121

3.0L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 6000

211 @ 4300

258 @ 6600

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.89

3.32

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

3.14

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.53

3.76

3.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

1.67

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/Manual Transmission

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.70

4.71

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

2.11

2.10

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

All wheel drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

1.29

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.66

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.83

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Summary

Body Style

4 Door

Sport Utility Vehicle

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

Audi Q5

BMW X3

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

5-link

Double-Joint Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.83

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Trapezoidal-link

Five-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.6

8.5

8.7

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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