2022 Acura RDX vs 2022 Audi Q3

2022 Acura RDX

2022 Audi Q3

2022 Acura RDX vs 2022 Audi Q3 Overview

The 2022 Acura RDX is a luxury SUV with innovative technology, a bold and attractive styling, and intuitive safety and driver-assist features. But how does it stack up against other SUVs in its class? Keep reading to discover how the 2022 Acura RDX compares to the 2022 Audi Q3 in a few essential categories. Then, feel free to browse our new Acura inventory for pricing and availability for the 2022 RDX here at Erin Mills Acura.

2022 Acura RDX vs 2022 Audi Q3 Exterior

The RDX has a bold and attractive styling with sporty details throughout the exterior. It sports stunningly distinctive Jewel Eye automatic LED headlights with daytime running lights, curvy lines, and striking colour options. It comes standard with desirable features such as heated power-adjustable side mirrors, a power tailgate with programmable height, a panoramic moonroof, and 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

The exterior of the 2022 Audi Q3 is attractive and sophisticated, with athleticism hints throughout. It comes with LED headlights and taillights, but you'll only find LED daytime running lights on premium models, same with larger wheels as the base model only comes with 17-inch ones, which are smaller than the standard 19-inch aluminum alloys on the RDX. The Q3 also comes standard with a panoramic sunroof, a power tailgate, and power-adjustable heated side mirrors.

2022 Acura RDX vs 2022 Audi Q3 Interior

The interior of the RDX is just as elegant as its exterior, with thoughtful amenities throughout. It comes standard with dual-zone automatic climate control, a multi-angle rearview camera, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, interior accent lighting, remote engine start, heated 12-way power-adjustable front seats, a heated steering wheel, and more.

The interior of the Audi Q3 is high quality and comfortable, coming with standard desirables such as heated front seats, automatic climate control, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, and ambient lighting.

In terms of space, the RDX offers more legroom and headroom in both the front and rear than the Q3, allowing for greater interior comfort for the driver and passengers. Those looking for more cargo volume will want to opt for the RDX as well, as it has noticeably more space in the cargo area than the Q3 with the rear seats folded (up to 2260 L vs. up to 1359 L).

2022 Acura RDX vs 2022 Audi Q3 Technology

The RDX comes standard with plenty of desirable technological features that promote unmatched enjoyment with every drive. It comes standard with a 10.2-inch HD colour centre display with Alexa Built-in, Bluetooth, AcuraLink Subscription Services, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and more. Premium models of the RDX can enjoy all these features, plus a 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D Premium Audio System, a surround-view camera system, and wireless smartphone charging.

The Audi Q3 comes standard with a smaller 8.8-inch display with Bluetooth, SiriusXM, and Audi smartphone interface with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Those looking for more tech features on the Q3 will have to opt for higher trim levels.

2022 Acura RDX vs 2022 Audi Q3 Safety

The 2022 RDX and the 2022 Q3 have full five-star safety ratings by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The RDX offers plenty of desirable standard safety features such as a collision mitigation braking system, hill start assist, a forward-collision warning system, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, vehicle stability assist with traction control, a blind-spot information system, a rear cross-traffic monitor system, a lane-keeping assist system, and traffic sign recognition.

The Audi Q3 doesn't offer nearly as many safety and driver-assist features as the RDX. It comes standard with forward collision avoidance with automatic braking, hill descent control, blind-spot monitoring, and a tire pressure monitoring system.

2022 Acura RDX vs 2022 Audi Q3 Performance

The Acura RDX is built with a 2.0-litre VTEC turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces an impressive 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) and an integrated dynamics system.

The Audi Q3 comes standard with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces up to 184 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic and comes standard with all-wheel drive.

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The 2022 Acura RDX can stand its ground against valiant competitors such as the 2022 Audi Q3 and provide better features in almost every category. Contact us today to learn more about the 2022 RDX or to schedule a test drive with us here at Erin Mills Acura.