For drivers around Maple Shade, Moorestown, and Cherry Hill, NJ, a capable luxury SUV, like the 2023 Acura RDX or Audi Q5, can help them make the most of every drive around town. The only question is, which one is going to offer the most of what local drivers like you need?
To find out, the team at Elite Acura put together this Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5 comparison in which we’ll discuss the powertrain, interior specs, and smart safety technologies of both of these popular vehicles.
Check it out, then contact us to test drive your favorite.
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There can be many similarities between luxury vehicles. If you want an impressively high-powered engine, you’ll be happy with the standard powertrain in the Acura RDX and the Audi Q5. In looking at them, though, one noticeable difference comes from under the hood.
Both models come with turbocharged engines. However, each engine produces a different result. The RDX gets 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque with the 2.0L 4-cylinder VTEC® turbocharged engine.
The Q5, meanwhile, can only reach 201 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque with the standard 2.0L 4-cylinder 45 TFSI® engine.
As you can see, the engine in the RDX generates more horsepower than that of the Q5. This may be because of the transmission’s ability to handle all that power.
Both vehicles also feature automatic transmissions, but the RDX comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters. The Q5 only offers a 7-speed automatic transmission. The setup on the Acura allows for easier shifting and a smoother ride.
When you climb inside the cabin of each SUV, you’re sure to be pleased with what you find. The 2023 Acura RDX and 2023 Audi Q5 have seating for five passengers, but it is the amount of space that you have that differentiates these vehicles.
When it comes to your comfort, the Acura RDX offers 42 inches of front legroom and 40 inches of front headroom, giving you plenty of room to stretch. Meanwhile, the Audi Q5 only has 40.9 inches of front legroom and 39.6 inches of front headroom.
As for amenities, the Acura RDX and Audi Q5 come standard with heated front seats and multi-zone climate control.
The RDX also offers more cargo space. You get 29.5 cubic feet with all seating upright. Fold down the 60/40 Split Flat-Folding Rear Seatback and get a maximum of 58.9 cubic feet of cargo volume.
The Q5, on the other hand, only offers 25.8 cubic feet of cargo space with all seating upright. It can reach a maximum of 54 cubic feet.
With both the Acura RDX and Audi Q5, you’ll get impressive technology, including several smart safety features to help you travel around with confidence and easy-to-use infotainment.
When you think technology, the first thing that might come to mind is the touchscreen or the connectivity features. These vehicles are pretty close when it comes to their displays, as the RDX has a 10.2-inch one, while the Q5 has a 10.1-inch screen.
There are a few features that are shared between the Acura RDX and Audi Q5. For example, they both come standard with auto high-beam headlights that alert you to potential collisions up ahead. The Acura RDX has several other standard smart safety technologies, as well, including:
Many of the safety features in the Audi Q5 require a trim-level or package upgrade, rather than coming standard.
Now that you know more about these two luxury models and have browsed through our comparison of the 2023 Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5, it’s time for you to decide. The best way to do this is to get a closer look and see for yourself what this vehicle can do.
Contact us to learn more or visit us at Elite Acura to see the Acura RDX and take it for a test drive. Let us get you on the roads of Maple Shade, Moorestown, and Cherry Hill, NJ in style.
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