2016 Acura MDX vs. 2018 Audi Q5

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between MDX and Q5?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the cargo volume, model year, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the is 2 model years newer than the . Also, the 2016 MDX has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2018 Q5 gets 3 more mpg. In addition, the MDX is slightly larger than the Q5. And then, the Acura MDX seats two more passengers than the Audi Q5. In addition to seating more passengers, you will fit more stuff in the trunk as it has 11.6 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, and height.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$43,015
$41,500
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
290 hp
252 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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5.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
19 - 20 MPG
23 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
27 MPG
27 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
22 - 23 MPG
25 MPG
Width
Width
77.2 in
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
77.2 in
74.5 in
Length
Length
193.6 in
183.6 in
Height
Height
67.6 in
65.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.0 in
111 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
103.8 ft2
95 ft2
Seats
Seats
7
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.1 in
40.2 - 41.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
40.9 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
37.7 - 39.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.6 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
56.5 in

Costs

2016 Acura MDX

2018 Audi Q5

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050 - $3,300
$2,800
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
$349 (2018 Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Premium)
Lease Due
Lease Due
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$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$19,363
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