2017 Acura RLX vs. 2017 Audi A3 Sedan
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2017 Acura RLX
- /mo.
2017 Audi A3 Sedan
$249 /mo.
What is the main difference between RLX and A3 Sedan?
Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, and fuel economy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Audi A3 Sedan, which is $23,250 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 Acura RLX. Also, the 2017 RLX has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2017 A3 Sedan gets 5 more mpg. And finally, the body structure of RLX is significantly larger than that of the A3 Sedan. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$54,450
$31,200
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
310 hp
186 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
20 MPG
26 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
30 MPG
35 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 MPG
29 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.4 in
70.7 in
Length
Length
196.1 in
175.5 - 175.7 in
Height
Height
57.7 in
55.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
112.2 in
103.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
101.3 ft2
86.2 - 86.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.6 in
39.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.3 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.6 in
54.8 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.9 in
36.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.8 in
35.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.0 in
53 in
Costs
2017 Acura RLX
2017 Audi A3 Sedan
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
$1,950 - $2,100
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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$249 (2017 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
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$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$13,913 - $14,063
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