2016 Acura MDX vs. 2015 Audi Q5 Diesel

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2016 Acura MDX vs. 2015 Audi Q5 Diesel - Side Comparison2016 Acura MDX vs. 2015 Audi Q5 Diesel - Side Comparison

What is the main difference between MDX and Q5 Diesel?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Acura MDX has a more powerful engine and gets 5 mpg less than the 2015 Audi Q5 Diesel. Also, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 MDX, which is $4,485 less than the base MSRP of the 2015 Q5 Diesel. In addition, the MDX has a slightly larger body than the Q5 Diesel. And then, you'll seat two more passengers in the Acura MDX than in the Audi Q5 Diesel. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and height.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$43,015
$47,500
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
3.0L V-6 Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
290 hp
240 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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6.5 sec
City MPG
City MPG
19 - 20 MPG
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
27 MPG
31 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
22 - 23 MPG
27 MPG
Width
Width
77.2 in
82.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
77.2 in
74.7 in
Length
Length
193.6 in
182.6 in
Height
Height
67.6 in
65.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.0 in
110.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
103.8 ft2
94.7 ft2
Seats
Seats
7
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.1 in
39.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
41.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
61.1 in
57.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.3 in
39.0 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.6 in
37.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
56.4 in

Costs

2016 Acura MDX

2015 Audi Q5 Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050 - $3,300
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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