Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs Audi Q5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Audi Q5

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length180.7 in
  • Height65.2 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight3,924 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.6 in
  • Audi Q5 width74.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RDX is 1.5 in shorter (180.7 in vs 182.2 in)
  • Width: Acura RDX is 0.4 in narrower (73.6 in vs 74.0 in)
  • Height: Acura RDX is 0.1 in taller (65.2 in vs 65.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi Q5 has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 110.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi Q5 is 254 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 4,178 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi Q5 is 254 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 4,178 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Audi Q5 has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 110.5 in)
  3. Length: Acura RDX is 1.5 in shorter (180.7 in vs 182.2 in)
  4. Width: Acura RDX is 0.4 in narrower (73.6 in vs 74.0 in)
  5. Height: Acura RDX is 0.1 in taller (65.2 in vs 65.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Audi Q5
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 0.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXAudi Q5Difference
Length180.7 in182.2 in1.5 in
Width73.6 in74.0 in0.4 in
Height65.2 in65.1 in0.1 in
Wheelbase104.3 in110.5 in6.2 in
Curb weight3,924 lb4,178 lb254 lb

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