2016 Acura RDX vs 2017 BMW X3 - The Car Connection

2016 Acura RDX

2017 BMW X3

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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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sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	28	$37,745	$40,050
X3 xDrive28d Sports Activity Vehicle	N/A	N/A	$40,260	$42,750
X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	28	$39,605	$42,050
X3 xDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle	19	26	$46,025	$48,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,695

$37,745

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,870

$40,050

Monthly Payment Estimate

$615 / month

$668 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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6.8

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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 2017 BMW X3 continues its run as one of the best compact luxury SUVs on the market—even in the face of much newer competition.

TCC Likes

Smart V-6 acceleration
Rides smoothly
More agile than its rivals

Good, sedan-style looks
Very efficient interior space
Great powertrain options

TCC Dislikes

Back seat is a little cramped
Rear seats don't fold flat
Tinny audio

Gets expensive in a hurry
Start-stop should be smoother
Rearview camera is buried in options

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Small SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.5

Front Leg Room (in)

39.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

36.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

40.7

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

57.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

39.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

110.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

74.1

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

184.4

183.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.1

27.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.3

63.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.1

27.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P245/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P245/50VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3902

4030

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

210

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

252 @ 4900

258 @ 1450

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

279 @ 6200

240 @ 5000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

3.38

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.48

2.11

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.09

3.14

Trans Order Code

205

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.71

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

BMW X3

Body Style

Sport Utility

Sports Activity Vehicle

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

8.0

7.4

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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