Compare 2016 Acura RDX vs 2016 Audi Q5 vs 2016 Lexus NX

2016 Acura RDX
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2016 Audi Q5
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2016 Lexus NX
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Select style
AWD 4-Door
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
RDX AWD 4-Door 19 28 $34,695 $36,870
RDX AWD 4-Door AcuraWatch Plus Pkg 19 28 $35,916 $38,170
RDX AWD 4-Door Advance Pkg 19 28 $40,938 $43,520
RDX AWD 4-Door Tech Pkg 19 28 $38,169 $40,570
RDX AWD 4-Door Tech/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg 19 28 $39,389 $41,870
RDX FWD 4-Door 20 29 $33,287 $35,370
RDX FWD 4-Door AcuraWatch Plus Pkg 20 29 $34,507 $36,670
RDX FWD 4-Door Advance Pkg 20 29 $39,530 $42,020
RDX FWD 4-Door Tech Pkg 20 29 $36,760 $39,070
RDX FWD 4-Door Tech/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg 20 29 $37,981 $40,370
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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 $38,038 $40,900
Q5 quattro 4-Door 2.0T Premium Plus 20 28 $38,038 $40,900
Q5 quattro 4-Door 2.0T Prestige Hybrid 24 30 $48,826 $52,500
Q5 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium Plus 23 30 $44,734 $48,100
Q5 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Prestige 23 30 $44,734 $48,100
Q5 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium Plus 18 26 $42,780 $46,000
Q5 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Prestige 18 26 $42,780 $46,000
SQ5 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium Plus 17 24 $49,570 $53,300
SQ5 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Prestige 17 24 $49,570 $53,300
Select style
AWD 4-Door
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
NX 200t AWD 4-Door 22 28 $34,001 $36,365
NX 200t AWD 4-Door F Sport 22 28 $35,965 $38,465
NX 200t FWD 4-Door 22 28 $32,692 $34,965
NX 200t FWD 4-Door F Sport 22 28 $34,656 $37,065
NX 300h AWD 4-Door 33 30 $38,831 $41,310
NX 300h FWD 4-Door 35 31 $37,335 $39,720
Pricing
Invoice Price
$34,695
$38,038
$34,001
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$36,870
$40,900
$36,365
Monthly Payment Estimate
$615 / month
$682 / month
$606 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
8.4
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2016 Acura RDX is a smooth and responsive crossover SUV; it’s easy to live with, as long as the back seat fits your passengers. The 2016 Audi Q5 offers one of the greatest range of powertrain choices in its class, ensuring that almost anyone can find a version of this handsome small crossover to fit their tastes. Striking styling and a turbocharged engine are only the opening acts for a remarkably well-rounded family of 2016 Lexus NX compact luxury crossover models.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 20 mpg 22 mpg
Highway
28 mpg 28 mpg 28 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
42 41 42.8
Front Hip Room (in)
55.7 - 55.1
Second Leg Room (in)
38.3 37.4 36.1
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Head Room (in)
38.7 39.4 38.2
Second Hip Room (in)
53.8 - 53.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.7 57.7 57.3
Second Head Room (in)
38.1 39 38.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.2 56.4 55.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
103.5 101.5 71.6
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.4 63.5 62.2
Wheelbase (in)
105.7 110.5 104.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.7 74.7 73.6
Track Width, Front (in)
63.1 63.7 62.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.4 7.9 6.9
Length, Overall (in)
184.4 182.6 182.3
Height, Overall (in)
65 65.2 64.8
Liftover Height (in)
- 27.3 -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
61.3 57.3 54.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
26.1 29.1 17.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
26.1 29.1 17.7
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12 11.8 11.2
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.3 12.6 11.7
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16 19.8 15.9
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.9 38.1 39.8
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P235/60VR18 P235/60HR18 P225/65HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P235/60VR18 P235/60HR18 P225/65HR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 4400 2000
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
1500 4400 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 440 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 440 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 4400 2000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3902 4200 4050
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 18 X 8 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 18 X 8 17 X 7
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550 - 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 150 -
Engine
Displacement
3.5 L/212 2.0 L/121 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
279 @ 6200 220 @ 4450 235 @ 4800
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
252 @ 4900 258 @ 1500 258 @ 1650
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 23 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28 28 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 20 22
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.25 2.85 3.89
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.48 2.11 1.42
Trans Type
6 8 6
Drivetrain
All Wheel All Wheel All Wheel
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 1.28 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.27 3.32 4.15
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.09 3.14 1.90
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.06 1.67 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.56 1.00 0.61
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.36 4.71 3.30
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.67 -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.84 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Acura RDX Audi Q5 Lexus NX 200t
Body Style
Sport Utility quattro Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Multi-Link Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Multi-Link Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.0 7.7 7.3
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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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