2013 Acura RDX vs 2013 Audi Q5 vs 2013 BMW X3

2013 Acura RDX

2013 Audi Q5

2013 BMW X3

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RDX AWD 4-Door	19	27	$33,540	$35,720
RDX AWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	19	27	$36,965	$39,420
RDX FWD 4-Door	20	28	$32,245	$34,320
RDX FWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	20	28	$35,669	$38,020

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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	28	$33,388	$35,900
Q5 quattro 4-Door 2.0T Premium Plus	20	28	$33,388	$35,900
Q5 quattro 4-Door 2.0T Prestige Hybrid	24	30	$47,338	$50,900
Q5 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium Plus	18	26	$40,828	$43,900
Q5 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Prestige	18	26	$40,828	$43,900

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AWD 4-Door xDrive28i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 AWD 4-Door xDrive28i	21	28	$35,740	$38,850
X3 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i	19	26	$40,435	$43,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,540

$33,388

$35,740

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,720

$35,900

$38,850

Monthly Payment Estimate

$595 / month

$598 / month

$648 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Acura RDX improves on the sporty crossover theme with refined ride quality, more features, and better fuel economy.

The 2013 Audi Q5 is one of the more carlike crossovers, with elegant execution, smart high-tech features, and very good passenger space.

The BMW X3 is a great-looking crossover, with a spacious, versatile, and classy interior; and with the introduction of a new base turbo four for 2013 in the xDrive28i, it gets better mileage with no compromise in performance.

TCC Likes

Well-sized for both utility and urban maneuverability
Smooth ride yet nimble handling
Agreeable interior trim and build

Perfectly tasteful, with an oaky finish
Perky turbo four or supercharged six
Eight-speed automatic's quickshifts

Pert yet curvy look
Soft, finely detailed cabin
Excellent seats

TCC Dislikes

Transmission hesitation in some situations
Lack of available higher-end features
Somewhat plain exterior styling

Drive Select driving feel
Gets expensive easily, and quickly
Bluetooth and rearview camera not standard

Kludgy start-stop
Expensive options
Noisy idle (28i)

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

20 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicle

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

37.4

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

39.4

40.7

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.6

57.7

57.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.5

101.5

90.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

39.0

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

56.4

56.0

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

41.0

39.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

- TBD -

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

74.7

74.1

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

63.7

63.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.1

7.9

8.4

Length, Overall (in)

183.5

182.6

183.0

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

65.2

65.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

63.5

64.3

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

110.5

110.6

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.3

57.3

56.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.1

29.1

19.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3 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

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.0

19.8

17.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.0

15.9

17.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.0

38.1

39.0

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.74

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P235/60HR18

P245/50R18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P235/60HR18

P245/50R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

4400

5291

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

440

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

660

794

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

4400

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3838

4079

4112

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

18 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

150

210

Engine

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

251 @ 5000

258 @ 1500

260 @ 1250-4800

Engine Order Code

N20

Displacement

3.5L/212

2.0L/121

2.0L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

273 @ 6200

211 @ 4300 - 6000

240 @ 5000

Engine Type

Gas V6

Turbocharged Gas I4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.555

1.000

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.359

4.714

4.71

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.484

2.106

2.11

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.754

1.285

1.29

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.269

3.317

3.30

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.094

3.143

3.14

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.250

3.760

3.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.065

1.667

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Automatic

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.839

0.84

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.667

0.67

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

Audi Q5

BMW X3

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

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)

0.87

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Independent

Five-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Double-Joint Strut

Emissions

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

8.3

7.9

6.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

4 (2012)

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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