Competitive Comparisons

2025 Acura RDX vs 2024 Audi Q5 TFSI quattro

Exterior Competitive Points

Step On It

With a 10-speed transmission, RDX is ready for nearly anything.

  • Efficient commuting and quiet cruising
  • Quick acceleration and snappy reflexes
  • RDX: 10-speed transmission
  • Q5: 7-speed transmission
  • Sometimes more is more
When you drive RDX: Feel the seamless shifts and rapid response.

The panoramic moonroof. It’s standard on every RDX.

  • A moonroof can change your outlook on driving
  • A panoramic moonroof is even better
  • And that's why it’s standard on RDX
  • It’s an expensive option on Q5

An Extra 11 Horsepower?

Yes, thank you very much. RDX has more go-power than Q5.

  • Passing on the highway
  • Pulling into fast traffic
  • 11 extra horses help
  • RDX: 272 hp61 and 280 lb-ft of torque
  • Q5: 261 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque
When you drive RDX: Feel the effortless acceleration and quick response.

More of What Moves You

A-Spec® Advance Package lets you have it all.

  • Aggressive 20-inch Berlina Black alloy wheels
  • Adaptive Damper System
  • LED fog lights
  • A-Spec. exterior styling features

Interior Competitive Points

The Space You Need.

RDX's roomy cargo area is ready for anything.

  • RDX offers more cargo space30 than Q5.
  • RDX: 31.1/79.8 cu.ft. (2nd row up/down)
  • Q5: 25.9/54.1 cu.ft. (2nd row up/down)

Premium + Sport = A-Spec Advance

Your head says luxury – your heart says performance: A-Spec® Advance

  • A-Spec® D-shaped steering wheel
  • Perforated Milano premium leather with contrast stitching and piping
  • Surround View Camera system
  • ELS Studio 3D Premium Audio System with 16 speakers
  • 10.5-inch Head-Up Display (HUD)

Just Right.

RDX's highly adjustable driver's seat "knows" how to make you comfortable.

  • RDX: Standard driver-position memory
  • Q5: Driver-position memory optional

Easy. Intuitive. Exclusive.

True Touchpad Interface™. Because technology should be simple.

  • It’s not your traditional touchpad
  • More instinctive than Q5
  • Helps keep your focus on the road
  • Acura driver-focused ingenuity
When you drive RDX: Tap, press, swipe, drag and drop – it's easy and intuitive.