Compare 2018 Acura RDX vs 2018 Audi Q5 vs 2018 Lincoln MKC

2018 Acura RDX
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2018 Audi Q5
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2018 Lincoln MKC
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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
Select style
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
Select style
Black Label AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
MKC Black Label AWD 19 25 $45,236 $48,380
MKC Black Label FWD 21 28 $42,987 $45,975
MKC Premiere AWD 19 25 $33,977 $35,765
MKC Premiere FWD 21 28 $31,688 $33,355
MKC Reserve AWD 19 25 $39,851 $42,395
MKC Reserve FWD 21 28 $37,586 $39,985
MKC Select AWD 19 25 $36,401 $38,520
MKC Select FWD 21 28 $34,124 $36,110
Pricing
Invoice Price
$35,605
$38,596
$45,236
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$37,500
$41,500
$48,380
Monthly Payment Estimate
$625 / month
$692 / month
$806 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.7
7.5
7.0
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. The 2018 Lincoln MKC is a luxury compact crossover that’s a relative value compared to others. It’s an SUV with all the amenities, but without the cachet.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 23 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
27 mpg 27 mpg 25 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.2 56.5 55.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
103.5 - 97.9
Front Leg Room (in)
42 41 42.8
Front Hip Room (in)
55.7 - 54.4
Second Leg Room (in)
38.3 37.8 36.8
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Head Room (in)
38.7 40.2 39.6
Second Hip Room (in)
53.8 - 52.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.7 57.7 56
Second Head Room (in)
38.1 37.7 38.7
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
65 65.3 65.2
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.4 63.3 62.5
Wheelbase (in)
105.7 111 105.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.7 74.5 73.4
Track Width, Front (in)
63.1 63.6 62.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.4 - -
Length, Overall (in)
184.4 183.6 179.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
26.1 25.1 25.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
61.3 53.1 53.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
26.1 25.1 25.2
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12 13 12.4
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 13.3 13.2
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 18.5 15.7
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.9 38.4 38
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/60VR18 P235/60HR18 P245/45VR19
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P235/60VR18 P235/60HR18 P245/45VR19
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 4400 2000
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
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3902 4045 3997
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 18 X 8 19 X 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 18 X 8 19 X 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550 420 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 150 -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
252 @ 4900 273 @ 1600 275 @ 3000
Engine Order Code
NA NA 999
Displacement
3.5 L/212 2.0 L/121 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
279 @ 6200 252 @ 5000 245 @ 5500
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 Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 25 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 27 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 23 19
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.25 5.30 3.51
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.48 1.52 1.91
Trans Type
6 7 6
Drivetrain
All Wheel All Wheel All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 0.74 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.27 2.75 2.94
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.09 2.19 2.96
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.06 1.06 1.45
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.56 0.51 0.75
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.36 3.19 4.58
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.39 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Acura RDX Audi Q5 Lincoln MKC
Body Style
Sport Utility quattro Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Multi-Link Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Multi-Link Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.1 7.1 8.4
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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