2018 Acura RDX vs 2018 Audi Q5 - The Car Connection

2018 Acura RDX

2018 Audi Q5

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RDX AWD	19	27	$35,605	$37,500
RDX AWD w/AcuraWatch Plus	19	27	$36,837	$38,800
RDX AWD w/Advance Pkg	19	27	$41,952	$44,200
RDX AWD w/Technology Pkg	19	27	$39,110	$41,200
RDX AWD w/Technology/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	19	27	$40,342	$42,500
RDX FWD	20	28	$34,184	$36,000
RDX FWD w/AcuraWatch Plus	20	28	$35,416	$37,300
RDX FWD w/Advance Pkg	20	28	$40,531	$42,700
RDX FWD w/Technology Pkg	20	28	$37,689	$39,700
RDX FWD w/Technology/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	20	28	$38,921	$41,000

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2.0 TFSI Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q5 2.0 TFSI Premium	23	27	$38,596	$41,500
Q5 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus	23	27	$38,596	$41,500
Q5 2.0 TFSI Prestige	23	27	$38,596	$41,500
Q5 2.0 TFSI Tech Premium	23	27	$41,014	$44,100
Q5 2.0 TFSI Tech Premium Plus	23	27	$41,014	$44,100
Q5 2.0 TFSI Tech Prestige	23	27	$41,014	$44,100
SQ5 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	19	24	$50,500	$54,300
SQ5 3.0 TFSI Prestige	19	24	$50,500	$54,300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,605

$38,596

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,500

$41,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$625 / month

$692 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Consider the 2018 Acura RDX if you’re after a budget-conscious crossover that rides and drives well.

The Audi Q5 is certainly the segment's most modern offering, delivering a high degree of technology, comfort, and conservative style.

TCC Likes

Attractive value
Strong V-6 performance
Rides and handles well

High-tech interior
Terrific ride quality
Refined powertrain

TCC Dislikes

Beginning to feel dated
Rear seats don't fold flat
Subpar infotainment

Styling is derivative
Tech requires acclimation
Not particularly sporty

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

37.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

40.2

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

57.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

37.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

56.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.5

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

63.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

184.4

183.6

Height, Overall (in)

65.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

63.3

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

111

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

74.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.1

25.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.1

25.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.3

53.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

13.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

38.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

440

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

440

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

4400

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

4400

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

4400

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3902

4045

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

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

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

420

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

252 @ 4900

273 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

279 @ 6200

252 @ 5000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

2.75

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.09

2.19

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.51

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.19

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

5.30

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.48

1.52

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.74

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

quattro Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

Audi Q5

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.0

7.1

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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