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2025 Acura RDX vs 2026 Audi Q3

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2025 Acura RDX
Acura · 2025
Trim / Variant
★ 8.5 /10
272
HP
5.7s
0–60
$45k
MSRP
2026 Audi Q3
Audi · 2026
★ 7.8 /10
255
HP
5.5s
0–60
$44k
MSRP
At a Glance

Score Breakdown

How each car scores across 6 expert categories

Overall Score
Acura RDX
8.5
Audi Q3
7.8
Performance
Acura RDX
8
Audi Q3
7
Driving Dynamics
Acura RDX
8.5
Audi Q3
8
Technology
Acura RDX
8.5
Audi Q3
8
Comfort
Acura RDX
8.5
Audi Q3
7.5
Value for Money
Acura RDX
8
Audi Q3
8
Visual Comparison

Performance Radar

Larger filled area means stronger all-round capability across all categories

Acura RDX
Performance8
Dynamics8.5
Tech8.5
Comfort8.5
Value8
Engine8
Audi Q3
Performance7
Dynamics8
Tech8
Comfort7.5
Value8
Engine7.5
Specifications
Acura
RDX
Audi
Q3
Performance
6 fields›
0–60 mph
5.7s
5.5s
▲ Best
Top Speed
120 mph
130 mph
▲ Best
Power
272 hp
▲ Best
255 hp
Torque
280 lb-ft
▲ Best
273 lb-ft
0–100 km/h
—
—
Nürburgring
N/A
N/A
Engine & Drivetrain
11 fields›
Fuel & Efficiency
7 fields›
Chassis & Brakes
5 fields›
Wheels & Tyres
4 fields›
Steering
3 fields›
Dimensions
10 fields›
Technology & Features
4 fields›
Price & Value
1 fields›
Expert Scores
8 fields›
Feature Checklist✓ Standard  ✗ Not Available
Safety Features
14 features›
Exterior Features
10 features›
Instrumentation
2 features›
Infotainment
10 features›
Comfort & Convenience
18 features›
Conclusion

Verdict

Based on aggregate expert scores across all categories

🏆 Winner
Acura RDX
Aggregate score: 49.5/60
  • ✦Most powerful engine
  • ✦Best comfort rating
  • ✦Highest technology score
  • ✦Best driving dynamics
Audi Q3
Aggregate score: 46.0/60
  • ✦Quickest 0–60 acceleration
  • ✦Highest top speed
  • ✦Most affordable MSRP
  • ✦Lightest kerb weight
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