Compare Lexus NX

The 2025 Lexus NX vs. Acura RDX and Audi Q5

If you are in the market for a luxury SUV, then be sure to visit Lexus of Pleasanton. When you browse our lot, you can find a brand-new Lexus NX, a luxury compact crossover that delivers potent performance, stylish design, and plenty of exciting features. But is it the best luxury crossover option for you?

If you have been shopping around for a luxury crossover, you have considered similar models like the Acura RDX and Audi Q5. While both vehicles have plenty to offer, a direct comparison is needed to see if they best the Lexus NX. Here is how the Lexus NX stacks up to the Acura RDX and Audi Q5

2025 Lexus NX vs Acura RDX

• The NX has three powertrain options for our Pleasanton customers to choose from, the potent of which is a 2.5-liter plug-in hybrid I4 that generates up to 304 horsepower. The Acura RDX has just one powertrain: a 2.0-liter turbo engine that produces 272 horsepower.
• The NX plug-in hybrid can drive up to 37 miles without using a drop of gasoline. The Acura RDX does not have a plug-in hybrid option, so it can't provide any all-electric range.
• The NX offers an available 14-inch infotainment touchscreen, which provides intuitive control over vehicle settings, navigation, audio, apps, and more. The Acura RDX only has a 10.2-inch infotainment display, and it lacks touchscreen functionality. Instead, you have to control it with a touchpad.

• The NX comes standard with 10 speakers, one more than the nine that come standard with the Acura RDX.
• In terms of cabin comfort, the NX and Acura RDX are similar across the board. Both models come standard with eight-way power-adjustable front seats with heating. Both models also come standard with dual-zone automatic climate control.
• While both the NX and Acura RDX come standard with robust safety tech systems, the NX has standard intersection collision mitigation. This feature is not included in the Acura RDX safety suite.
• Front and rear parking sensors come standard on every NX model. These sensors alert you if they detect an obstacle behind or in front of the NX when you are parking. Front and rear parking sensors are only available on the Acura RDX, so you have to pay extra to get them.

2025 Lexus NX vs Audi Q5

• The Lexus NX comes standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission for smooth acceleration on any Bay Area highway. The Audi Q5 comes standard with a seven-speed automatic transmission, so gear changes are not quite as seamless as with the NX.
• The base NX has a 203-horsepower 2.5-liter I4 engine, which edges out the base 201-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo I4 of the Audi Q5.
• The NX comes standard with an impressive 9.8-inch infotainment touchscreen, and gives you the option to upgrade to a jaw-dropping 14-inch display. The Audi Q5 only offers a single 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen option.

• The NX offers an excellent standard combined fuel economy of 28 miles per gallon. The standard Audi Q5 has an estimated combined fuel economy of 25 miles per gallon.

Take a New Lexus NX for a Test Drive Today

At Lexus of Pleasanton, we are excited to bring you the 2025 NX, a luxury SUV loaded with capability, style, and exciting features. If you think the NX might be the right luxury compact crossover for you, then make the trip to our dealership to take one for a test drive. A test drive is the best way to discover which features you like most and to see for yourself how the NX handles on the road. To schedule a test drive, contact us today.