The 2025 Acura ADX is the vehicle to choose for a powerful, fuel-efficient, ride. The modern exterior of the subcompact luxury SUV, with its crisp lines and commanding stance, is bound to turn heads. But how does the 2025 Acura ADX compare to the 2025 Audi Q3, another vehicle in the luxury SUV market? Keep reading with the experts at Sterne Acura to find out.
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Performance
Engine
The 2025 Acura ADX comes with a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. It offers horsepower up to 190 and upwards of 179 lb-ft torque. The 2025 Audi Q3 has two turbocharged 2L engines to choose from. The 40 TFSI option has 184 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. The 45 TFSI variant has 228 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque.
Fuel economy
The 2025 Acura ADX offers a fuel economy of 9.1L / 100km for city and 7.7L / 100km for highway. The SUV has a combined fuel economy of 8.5L / 100km, which is lower than what the 2025 Audi Q3 offers. The vehicle’s 40 TFSI engine option has a combined fuel economy of 9.5L / 100km, while the 45 TFSI option offers a combined fuel economy of 10.2 L / 100km.
Design
Signature Exteriors
The 2025 Acura ADX comes standard with 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. Its exterior lighting takes inspiration from the racetrack through the Chicane LED daytime running lights and taillights. It also offers standard LED front turn signal indicators and LED cargo lights. The 2025 Audi Q3 also features 18-inch wheels as standard. The 40 TFSI option offers LED headlights without LED daytime running lights. The 45 TFSI option has advanced LED headlights with LED daytime running lights.
Cargo Space
The 2025 Acura ADX can’t be beat when it comes to cargo space. The vehicle offers a standard cargo volume of 690L, with the maximum sitting at 1560L. This is more than what the Audi Q3 offers, with 1350L of cargo volume with rear seats folded. Acura drivers can enjoy 60/40 rear split seats while Audi drivers can access 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats.
Technology
Infotainment
The 2025 Acura ADX has a 9-inch touch-screen display and 8 speakers for quality sound. Drivers can also enjoy 2 USB-C charging ports in the front and a digital instrument cluster that measures in at 10.2 inches. Comparatively, the 2025 Audi Q3 features an 8.8-inch touchscreen display and a 10-speaker system. It also offers a USB-C charging port and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.
Safety Features
Acura and Audi each offer their own set of safety tools. The 2025 Acura ADX comes with several important safety features to keep everyone safe on the road, including:
- Blind Spot Information System
- Forward Collision Warning
- Collision Mitigation Braking System
- Lane Departure Warning
- Traffic Jam Assist
Shop the 2025 Acura ADX at Sterne Acura
Visit our showroom in Aurora, ON to test drive the 2025 Acura ADX and experience the luxury for yourself. Contact us with any questions about the vehicle or the ordering process. If this SUV isn’t the right vehicle for you, visit our dealership and explore our new and used Acura inventory.