2016 Acura RDX vs. 2018 Audi Q5

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between RDX and Q5?

Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, maximum occupancy, and cargo volume, than differences, like the model year, starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 Acura RDX, which is $6,130 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 Audi Q5, which is two model years newer. And finally, the 2016 RDX has a more powerful engine and gets 2.5 mpg less than the 2018 Q5. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, maximum occupancy, and cargo volume.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$35,370
$41,500
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
279 hp
252 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
5.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
20 MPG
23 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 MPG
27 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 MPG
25 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.7 in
74.5 in
Length
Length
184.4 in
183.6 in
Height
Height
65.0 in
65.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
105.7 in
111 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
94.4 ft2
95 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
40.2 - 41.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
40.9 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.7 in
57.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.1 in
37.7 - 39.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.3 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.2 in
56.5 in

Costs

2016 Acura RDX

2018 Audi Q5

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050 - $3,150
$2,800
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
$349 (2018 Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Premium)
Lease Due
Lease Due
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$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$19,363
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