2021 Acura RDX vs 2021 BMW X3
2021 Acura RDX
2021 BMW X3
2021 Acura RDX vs 2021 BMW X3 in Oakville, Ontario
At Acura of Oakville, we are the leading and preferred Acura Dealership in Oakville, Ontario. We are serving the surrounding areas of Mississauga, Milton, and Burlington. On our inventory, we carry a variety of Acura vehicles, including the brand-new 2021 Acura RDX. We are excited about what this new luxury compact SUV brings, including its unmatched performance, state-of-the-art technology, and a futuristic, aesthetic look. Browse here and see how the Acura RDX fairs in a head-to-head dwell with the 2021 BMW X3.
2021 Acura RDX vs 2021 BMW X3: Overview
If you are in the market for a compact luxury SUV, you would have two great choices, the Acura RDX and the BMW X3. Both vehicles are equipped with powerful powertrains and modern infotainment and safety features. Though both SUVs are worth consideration, the Acura RDX seems to outmatch the BMW X3 on almost all fronts.
2021 Acura RDX vs 2021 BMW X3: Performance
The Acura RDX and the 2021 BMW X3 offer excellent acceleration, handling, and performance, but the Acura RDX comes on top. The Acura RDX is powered standard by a VTEC 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a smooth and quick shifting, ten-speed automatic transmission. The steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters put gear changes at your fingertips. FWD is standard, while the available AWD enhances handling, acceleration, and traction.
On the other hand, the BMW X3 comes standard with a less potent 2.0-litre Twinpower turbocharged 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Its eight-speed automatic transmission delays when shifting, taking a substantially longer time to accelerate.
2021 Acura RDX vs 2021 BMW X3: Technology
When it comes to infotainment features, the RDX comes on top. It is equipped with a more massive and more responsive 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility as standard. The Acura RDX is also equipped with an available 12-or 16-speaker ELS Studio premium system, two USB ports, and optional built-in navigation.
On the other hand, the 2021 BMW X3 features a smaller 8.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. This system is significantly less sensitive and features smaller icons. The 2021 RDX is also equipped with an Intuitive Touchpad Control that is easier to use and access than the X3's wheel-controlled iDrive system. The multi-view rear camera in the 2021 RDX comes with dynamic guidelines that give you a clear view at different angles compared to the single view single-view camera in the BMW X3.
2021 Acura RDX vs 2021 BMW X3: Safety and Driver-assistance Technology
The 2021 Acura DRX is equipped with more standard safety and driver-assistance features that would increase the price of the X3 by thousands. The RDX comes stock with a Forward-collision Warning System, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane-departure Warning System, Lane-keeping Assist, Road-departure Mitigation System and Adaptive Cruise Control. Most of these features are just available or as an added package on the 2021 BMW X3.
The Acura RDX is also equipped with a front side-curtain airbag, available Blind-spot Monitoring, Pedestrian Detection, and Rear Cross-traffic Alert.
2021 Acura RDX vs 2021 BMW X3: Interior Design
Inside the cabin, both vehicles are spacious and can carry five passengers, but in the BMW X3, an adult will find it uncomfortable to sit in the rear middle seats due to the raised hump. The RDX also comes standard with heated front seats, roof-mounted speakers, multi-compartment cargo storage, and 12-way power-adjustable driver's seats. These features are not available on the BMW X3. The RDX also features keyless entry, available GPS-linked climate control, and active sound control. The Panoramic moonroof is standard on the RDX and only available on the X3.
The Acura RDX also gets a standard auto-dimming rearview mirror, rear windshield deicer, dual-zone automatic climate control, available interior ambient lighting, heated steering, push-button start, and power windows one-touch up/down feature. Behind the rear seat, the Acura offers more cargo space compared to X3. This space measures in at 835 litres vs 812 litres in the X3.
2021 Acura RDX vs 2021 BMW X3: Exterior Design
On the exterior, both vehicles look good and get lots of standard features. Both cars get LED headlights and daytime running lights, power-folding heated side mirrors, front fog lights, available rain-sensing windshield wipers, power tailgate, and centre high-mount third brake light. But the RDX gets better designed 19-inch wheels and griller design than those on the X3.
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