2017 Acura ILX vs. 2018 Audi RS 3

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between ILX and RS 3?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Acura ILX, which is $26,910 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 Audi RS 3. And finally, the 2018 RS 3 has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2017 ILX gets 7 more mpg. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$27,990
$54,900
Engine
Engine
2.4L Inline-4
2.5L Inline-5 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
201 hp
400 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
3.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
19 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 MPG
28 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
22 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.6 in
70.7 in
Length
Length
181.9 in
176.3 in
Height
Height
55.6 in
55 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
105.1 in
103.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
89.2 ft2
86.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.0 in
39.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.3 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.6 in
54.8 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
35.9 in
36.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
34.0 in
35.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.5 in
53 in

Costs

2017 Acura ILX

2018 Audi RS 3

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400
$3,150
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$239 (2017 Acura ILX Sedan w/AcuraWatch Plus)
$869 (2018 Audi RS 3 2.5 TFSI S Tronic)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$14,003
$37,433
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