Acura RDX vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · BMW X1
- Length184.4 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,737 lb – 3,996 lb
- Width73.7 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 9.6 in shorter (184.4 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 2.0 in narrower (73.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 1.5 in taller (65.0 in vs 63.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 207 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 3,660 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 207 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 3,660 lb)
- Length: BMW X1 is 9.6 in shorter (184.4 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 2.0 in narrower (73.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 1.5 in taller (65.0 in vs 63.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 9.6 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.4 in | 174.8 in | 9.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 63.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 105.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,867 lb | 3,660 lb | 207 lb |
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