Acura vs. Audi

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Audi contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Audi cars.

When comparing the Acura brand to the Audi brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings. Audi has the advantage in the areas of towing capacity and variety of models offered.

Acura versus Audi: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Audi pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Acura in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Acura also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Acura models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 5 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Acura, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Acura the overall advantage over Audi.

Acura versus Audi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 5 model comparisons, with Audi offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Audi offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 5 comparisons. Acura vehicles have higher MPG in 2 comparisons, and both Acura and Audi vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Acura versus Audi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Audi overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Acura and Audi tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Acura shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 11 categories: Acura RLX (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Large Cars, Acura RDX in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Acura MDX in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Acura ILX in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Acura MDX in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura NSX (hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Acura RLX in Best Luxury Large Cars, Acura MDX in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, Acura ILX in Best Luxury Small Cars, Acura RDX in Best Luxury Small SUVs, and Acura MDX in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows. Audi has the better car ranking in 1 category: A6 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Acura and Audi each have better car rankings in 4 categories. Acura ranks better in the following cases: Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, Acura RDX in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, and Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows. Audi ranks better in the following cases: Audi A8 L (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Audi A8 L in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, Audi A6 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, and Audi A4 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 2 categories: Acura MDX in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money and Acura RDX in Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Audi offers 21 SUVs, 3 wagons, 17 sedans, 6 coupes, and 4 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 12 electric vehicles.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Audi offers 45 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.