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2025 Acura RDX vs. BMW X3 vs. 2025 Audi Q5

Are you looking for your ideal luxury small SUV? While there are several exciting models to look at, at Acura of Pleasanton we are partial to the 2025 Acura RDX. We are excited to bring our customers this stylish, fun-to-drive crossover. With its head-turning looks, an impressive lineup of features, and state-of-the-art technology, the 2025 Acura RDX might be the crossover of your dreams.

Of course, there are those other vehicles in the luxury crossover market that might have caught your eye. Models like the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 offer plenty of positive qualities of their own. While both models are formidable, we still think the 2025 Acura RDX bests them in a direct comparison.

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2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura RDX vs BMW X3

  • Under the hood of the base 2025 Acura RDX is a 2.0-liter turbo I4 engine that generates 272 horsepower. The BMW X3's take on the 2.0-liter turbo I4 falls short of this number with 255 horsepower.
  • The 2025 Acura RDX engine pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission, which ensures smooth acceleration every time you take it out on a Bay Area road. The BMW X3's engine pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission. With fewer speeds, the X3's gear changes are not quite as seamless as the 2025 Acura RDX's.
  • Both the 2025 Acura RDX and BMW X3 come standard with dual-zone automatic climate control. However, the 2025 Acura RDX's climate control system includes standard humidity sensing for even more optimal comfort no matter the temperature outside.



  • The 2025 Acura RDX and BMW X3 come standard with a similar set of driver assistance features. Models both vehicles come standard with include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, and blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert.
  • Every 2025 Acura RDX comes standard with a panoramic moonroof, which lets plenty of natural light into the cabin while providing stunning views of the sky. A similar moonroof is only offered as an available feature for the BMW X3, meaning you need to pay extra to get it.
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    2025 Acura RDX

    2025 Acura RDX vs Audi Q5

    • Under the hood of every new Audi Q5 is a 2.0-liter turbo I4 engine that generates 268 horsepower. This falls short of the 2025 Acura RDX's take on the 2.0-liter turbo I4, which produces 272 horsepower.
    • Both the 2025 Acura RDX and Audi Q5 come standard with all-wheel drive, so both models offer excellent traction in any driving conditions around the Bay Area.
    • The 2025 Acura RDX comes standard with a robust suite of safety features, ensuring your peace of mind every time you take yours out on the road. This driver assistance feature lineup includes adaptive cruise control, which lets you maintain a set distance behind a vehicle in front of you so you can focus on driving. This helpful feature is only available for the Audi Q5.

  • Both the 2025 Acura RDX and Audi Q5 offer exciting audio systems for customers who love listening to music on the road. The 2025 Acura RDX offers an available 16-speaker ELS 3D premium sound system for exceptional audio quality, while the Audi Q5 offers an available 16-speaker Banf & Olufsen premium sound system.

    • Take a Brand-New 2025 Acura RDX for a Test Drive Today

    Are you ready to see for yourself if the 2025 Acura RDX is the right luxury crossover for you? Then, visit Acura of Pleasanton to browse our inventory and take your ideal model for a test drive. A test drive is the best way to discover the 2025 Acura RDX, letting you get a feel for the small SUV's handling, power, and feature lineup. Contact us today to schedule your test drive.

    2025 Acura RDX Dashboard