2024 Acura RDX vs 2024 Audi Q5 near Falls Church, VA

2024 Acura RDX SH-AWD with Advance Package in Phantom Violet Pearl (left) and 2024 Audi Q5 with optional features (right) shown above.

What Is Your Vehicle Worth?

To demonstrate how outstanding the 2024 Acura RDX is, the team members at Pohanka Acura pitted it against a fellow luxury compact SUV model, the 2024 Audi Q5. Once you’re done reading our comparison, you’ll be confident in your choice to take home the former as your next daily driver in Falls Church. Without further ado, let’s dive into how these two cars compare!

Performance

From the get-go, the 2024 RDX knocks its competition out of the park by producing 272 horsepower¹ and 280 lb.-ft. of torque with its standard 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. This strength easily overpowers what the 2024 Q5’s standard 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder powertrain can make, which is 201 horsepower and 236 lb.-ft. of torque. Even the Q5’s more powerful optional gas motor with 261 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of torque clearly lags behind the Acura’s base system. Not only that, the Acura model demonstrates refined acceleration with its standard 10-speed automatic transmission. On the other hand, the Audi motor is paired with a standard 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Both these SUVs do have standard AWD for more confident travels in inclement weather in Virginia.

Exterior

While beauty may be in the eyes of the beholder, the 2024 Acura RDX does boast exterior features that set it apart from the 2024 Audi Q5. First of all, the former comes included with a panoramic sunroof that can help you cruise on Interstate 66 in style, while this premium amenity is an extra-cost add-on for the Audi vehicle. Plus, in addition to being larger, the standard 19-inch Sparkle Silver multi-spoke wheels of the RDX demonstrate a more complex design than that of the Q5’s standard 18-inch 5-arm-star wheels. Even the Q5’s largest wheel option is no match to the RDX’s equivalent, the former’s 19-inch size falling short of the latter’s 20-inch diameter. Also, if you prefer your work commutes to be serene and quiet, the standard acoustic glass windshield of the Acura model will be a lifesaver! This feature is not standard with the Audi SUV.

Modern Amenities

While both the Audi Q5 and the Acura RDX have center displays of similar sizes, what differentiates the latter’s standard infotainment system is the inclusion of the True Touchpad Interface™ located at the top of the center console. This feature lets you control your Acura’s touchscreen without reaching all the way to the dashboard. Another way the RDX helps minimize driver distraction is through its standard Siri® Eyes Free feature, which you can use to send texts and check the weather through voice commands. This feature is unavailable in the Audi Q5. The Acura vehicle even offers Amazon Alexa² integration by standard! Needless to say, the Q5 does not offer this compatibility at all. You can witness how the RDX goes above and beyond the Q5 when you visit us at our dealership.