Audi Q7 vs. Acura MDX Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Q7 and the MDX are genuine sportscars.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the MDX and the Audi Q7 likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Audi Q7's engine isn't much more massive than the MDX's. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Audi is significantly more powerful than the MDX.

Utility
The Acura MDX's larger trunk will accommodate more large things than the Audi Q7. Neither the Audi Q7 nor the MDX has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity. Towing is significantly more the Audi Q7's forte than it is the Acura MDX's.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Acura MDX for a fill-up roughly as often as the Audi Q7.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Audi Q7 offers a bit more head room than the MDX, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Acura provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Audi Q7, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Audi Q7 is substantially heavier than the Acura MDX. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Audi Q7 than the Acura MDX because of its bigger tank. The Acura and the Audi Q7 compete for the same parking spaces. The Acura MDX's shorter wheelbase will give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Audi Q7 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Acura MDX to the dealership as the Audi Q7. When it comes to fuel economy, the Acura MDX bests the Audi. The Acura will save you money at the pump compared to the Q7. The Acura MDX isn't much less expensive than the Audi as far as MSRP. When it comes to out-the-door cost, the Audi Q7 costs considerably more than the Acura.

Overview
The Acura MDX and the Audi have the same basic after-sale protection.