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2016 Acura RLX Hybrid vs. 2017 Audi S3

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What is the main difference between RLX Hybrid and S3?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, starting price, ground shadow size, market segment, horsepower, fuel economy, and height. First of all, the 2016 Acura RLX Hybrid has a more powerful engine than the 2017 Audi S3, but it gets 6 more miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, there is a $17,050 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 RLX Hybrid has a higher starting price than the 2017 S3. In addition, not only RLX Hybrid is significantly larger, but it's also slightly taller than the S3. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$59,950
$42,900
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
377 hp
292 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
4.7 sec
City MPG
City MPG
28 MPG
21 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
31 MPG
28 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
30 MPG
24 MPG
Width
Width
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-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.4 in
70.7 in
Length
Length
196.1 in
175.8 in
Height
Height
57.7 in
54.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
112.2 in
103.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
101.3 ft2
86.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.6 in
36.5 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.3 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.6 in
54.8 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.9 in
36.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.8 in
35.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.0 in
53.0 in

Costs

2016 Acura RLX Hybrid

2017 Audi S3

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,300
$2,900
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
$379 (2017 Audi S3 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus)
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$19,543
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