Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · BMW X1

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

Side view
  • Length184.4 in
  • Height65.0 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance8.1 in
  • Curb weight3,737 lb – 3,902 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in
  • BMW X1 width72.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X1 is 7.2 in shorter (184.4 in vs 177.2 in)
  • Width: BMW X1 is 1.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.6 in)
  • Height: Acura RDX is 0.4 in taller (65.0 in vs 64.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 70 lb heavier (3,820 lb vs 3,750 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: BMW X1 is 7.2 in shorter (184.4 in vs 177.2 in)
  2. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 70 lb heavier (3,820 lb vs 3,750 lb)
  3. Width: BMW X1 is 1.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.6 in)
  4. Height: Acura RDX is 0.4 in taller (65.0 in vs 64.6 in)
  5. Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for BMW X1
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXBMW X1Difference
Length184.4 in177.2 in7.2 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in1.1 in
Height65.0 in64.6 in0.4 in
Wheelbase105.7 in106.0 in0.3 in
Ground clearance8.1 in——
Curb weight3,820 lb3,750 lb70 lb

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