2020 Acura RLX vs
2021 Audi A6

Superior Handling at All Speeds

Precision All-Wheel Steer™ maximizes tight-space maneuvering and highway stability.

• In-phase rear steering for highway stability
• Opposite-phase steering tightens turn radius
• Rear wheels toe independently – Audi’s don’t
• Rear toes in for improved braking stability
• Audi’s less-sophisticated AWS is extra cost

It’s Your Choice: FWD or AWD

Choose efficient front-wheel drive with Precision All-Wheel Steer™, or the confidence of AWD.

• P-AWS^® enhances handling and maneuvering
• SH-AWD’s torque vectoring improves handling
• SH-AWD^® provides hybrid energy efficiency

An Easy Act to Follow

Stay centered and on pace: Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow and Traffic Jam Assist.³⁴

• Steers and follows to reduce stress in traffic
• Helps keep you centered within your lane
• Standard on RLX/extra-cost on Audi

When you drive RLX: Notice how ACC automatically keeps pace with traffic ebb and flow.

Hybrid Efficiency, AWD Grip

Available NSX-derived SH-AWD^® provides hybrid efficiency, plus more traction, handling grip with torque vectoring.

• Instant acceleration from 3 electric motors
• 377 total system horsepower trumps Audi A6
• More efficient than Audi’s mechanical AWD
• RLX’s 28 city mpg EPA rating bests Audi’s 22 mpg²⁴

It’s Easy to Find Your Center

Staying within the lines is easy with Lane Keeping Assist System.³⁸

• Gentle steering tugs keep the RLX centered
• Standard on RLX/ extra-cost on Audi

When you drive RLX: Feel gentle steering nudges that keep you centered; notice you can override them.

10 Speeds Is Better Than 7

RLX’s 10-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters bests Audi’s 7-speed.

• Paddle shifters for sporty manual control
• 10 speeds = more acceleration and efficiency
• 4-gear direct downshifts for snappy response
• Sport mode for full command of all 10 gears

Change Lanes with Confidence

It’s a backseat driver that’s actually helpful, calling out hidden traffic during lane changes.¹⁶

• Blind spot information system
• Audio and visual alerts indicate hidden traffic
• Indicators on A-pillars show which side traffic’s on
• No false alerts – operates only above about 6 mph
• Standard on RLX/extra-cost on Audi

Seats Tuned for Your Comfort

RLX’s standard 12-way power seats put you in command, comfort-tuned just the way you want.

• 12-way power seats beat Audi’s standard 8-way seating
• 4-way power lumbar support
• 2-driver auto memory retains your settings

More Space, More Comfort

What’s in an inch? A lot, if it’s legroom. RLX gives everyone more stretch room.

• A full inch more front legroom than Audi
• 1.4 inches more rear legroom than A6

When you drive RLX: Adjust the front seat, then get in back and notice how much roomier it is than Audi A6.

Shhh…Silence Is Golden

Active Sound Control uses noise cancellation to quell road, wind noise – more quiet comfort, less fatigue.

• Noise-cancelling works through audio system
• Actively suppresses noise even with audio off
• Provides more linear exhaust note vs. rpm