Acura ILX vs. Audi A4 allroad

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura ILX and Audi A4 allroad contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Acura ILX and the Audi A4 allroad.

In comparing the Acura ILX's and the Audi A4 allroad's specifications and ratings, the Acura ILX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Audi A4 allroad has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura ILX's and the Audi A4 allroad's specifications and ratings, the Acura ILX is a better car than the Audi A4 allroad.

Pricing: A used 2022 Acura ILX ranges from $21,955 to $29,997 while a used 2022 Audi A4 allroad is priced between $33,647 to $49,572.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura ILX loses 40.8 percent of its value and the Audi A4 allroad loses 47.5 percent of its value. This means the Acura ILX retains 6.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A4 allroad.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura ILX is 8.6 out of 10 while the Audi A4 allroad's quality rating is 7.3 out of 10. This results in the Acura ILX being ranked 5 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Audi A4 allroad being ranked 5 out of 12 Best Luxury Wagons.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura ILX is 7.7 out of 10. For the Audi A4 allroad the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the Acura ILX a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi A4 allroad.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura ILX’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Audi A4 allroad base engine makes 261 horsepower. The ILX is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. The A4 allroad is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 459 miles.This gives the Acura ILX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi A4 allroad the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Audi A4 allroad has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Acura ILX has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Acura ILX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.