2017 Acura RDX vs 2017 Audi Q5 vs 2017 Buick Envision

2017 Acura RDX

2017 Audi Q5

2017 Buick Envision

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RDX AWD	19	27	$35,293	$37,170
RDX AWD w/AcuraWatch Plus	19	27	$36,524	$38,470
RDX AWD w/Advance Pkg	19	27	$41,592	$43,820
RDX AWD w/Technology Pkg	19	27	$38,798	$40,870
RDX AWD w/Technology/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	19	27	$40,029	$42,170
RDX FWD	20	28	$33,872	$35,670
RDX FWD w/AcuraWatch Plus	20	28	$35,103	$36,970
RDX FWD w/Advance Pkg	20	28	$40,171	$42,320
RDX FWD w/Technology Pkg	20	28	$37,377	$39,370
RDX FWD w/Technology/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	20	28	$38,608	$40,670

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2.0 TFSI Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q5 2.0 TFSI Premium	20	27	$38,038	$40,900
Q5 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus	20	27	$38,038	$40,900
Q5 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	18	26	$43,152	$46,400
Q5 3.0 TFSI Prestige	18	26	$43,152	$46,400
SQ5 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	17	24	$49,570	$53,300
SQ5 3.0 TFSI Prestige	17	24	$49,570	$53,300

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AWD 4-Door Essence

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Envision AWD 4-Door Essence	21	28	$37,591	$39,570
Envision AWD 4-Door Preferred	21	28	$35,834	$37,720
Envision AWD 4-Door Premium I	20	26	$40,204	$42,320
Envision AWD 4-Door Premium II	20	26	$42,712	$44,960
Envision FWD 4-Door	22	29	$33,894	$34,065
Envision FWD 4-Door Essence	22	29	$35,834	$37,720
Envision FWD 4-Door Preferred	22	29	$34,076	$35,870

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,293

$38,038

$37,591

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,170

$40,900

$39,570

Monthly Payment Estimate

$620 / month

$682 / month

$660 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.0

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Acura RDX is one of the smoothest, most responsive-driving compact crossover SUVs—even though it prioritizes practicality.

The 2017 Audi Q5 soldiers on with good space and carlike handling; it's still one of the better luxury SUVs, despite its age.

Forget about its Chinese roots; the Envision is a comfortable, well-appointed crossover. But it's also expensive, and there are some interior compromises.

TCC Likes

Smooth ride
Strong V-6 performance
Agile handling

Enthusiastic base engine
Simple styling
8-speed automatic is quick

Perfect fit for the Buick lineup
Quiet interior
Comfortable ride quality

TCC Dislikes

Back seat is a little cramped
Rear seats don't fold flat
Annoying audio and forward-collision beeps

Gas mileage isn't class leading
Still a top-heavy crossover
Easy to spend more than $50,000

Price on par with genuine luxury rivals
Would you buy a Chinese-made American car?
Turbo is AWD-only

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

20 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

56.4

55.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.5

101.5

- TBD -

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

54.4

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

37.4

37.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

53.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

57.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

66.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

63.5

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

110.5

108.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

74.7

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

63.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

184.4

182.6

183.7

Liftover Height (in)

27.3

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.1

29.1

57.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.3

57.3

26.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.1

29.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

17.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

38.1

36.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAB

Rear Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P235/60HR18

P225/60R18

Rear Tire Order Code

RUB

Front Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P235/60HR18

P225/60R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RUB

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

4400

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

4400

- TBD -

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

4400

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

440

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

440

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3902

4200

3929

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

18" x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

18" x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17" x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

252 @ 4900

258 @ 1500

192 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LCV

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.0 L/121

2.5L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

279 @ 6200

220 @ 4450

197 @ 6300

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Gas I4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

2.85

3.50

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.48

2.11

1.912

Trans Type

Automatic

Drivetrain

All Wheel

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

3.32

2.94

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.09

3.14

2.964

Trans Order Code

MHG

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.67

1.446

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

1.00

0.746

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.71

4.584

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

Audi Q5

Buick Envision

Body Style

Sport Utility

quattro Sport Utility

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

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

8.0

7.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

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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