Acura RDX vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · BMW X1
- Length186.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,783 lb – 4,069 lb
- Width74.8 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 11.2 in shorter (186.7 in vs 175.5 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 3.1 in narrower (74.8 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 2.8 in taller (65.7 in vs 62.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 293 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,634 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 293 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,634 lb)
- Length: BMW X1 is 11.2 in shorter (186.7 in vs 175.5 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 2.8 in taller (65.7 in vs 62.9 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 3.1 in narrower (74.8 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 11.2 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 3.1 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.7 in | 175.5 in | 11.2 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 71.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 62.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 105.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 7.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,926 lb | 3,634 lb | 293 lb |
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