Acura MDX vs Audi Q5 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$845
- MDX: 22 hp more, 38.1 cu ft more cargo.
- Q5: 2 mpg better, 900 lb more towing.
- Each wins 5 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | MDX | Q5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $53,250 | $54,095 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 268 hp | MDX |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | Q5 |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 24 mpg | Q5 |
| Cargo, max | 95.0 cu ft | 56.9 cu ft | MDX |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.1 cu ft | 27.6 cu ft | Q5 |
| Rear legroom | 38.5 in | 38.0 in | MDX |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in | 40.9 in | MDX |
| Length | 198.4 in | 185.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.7 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,510 lb | 4,244 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 4,400 lb | Q5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | MDX |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9 s estimate | 5.8 s tested | Q5 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| MDX FWD $51,800 | Q5 TFSI Premium AWD $52,800 | $1,000 |
| Q5 TFSI Premium AWD $52,800 | MDX FWD $51,800 | $1,000 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | MDX | Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $53,250 | $54,095 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $63,723 | $63,695 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: MDX wins.
Q5 wins if Space weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Q5 | 8% |
| Power | MDX | 8% |
| Space | MDX | 40% |
| Towing | Q5 | 20% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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