Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · BMW X1

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

Side view
  • Length186.7 in
  • Height65.7 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.2 in
  • Curb weight3,783 lb – 4,068 lb
Front / width
  • 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)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 292 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,634 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 292 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,634 lb)
  2. Length: BMW X1 is 11.2 in shorter (186.7 in vs 175.5 in)
  3. Height: Acura RDX is 2.8 in taller (65.7 in vs 62.9 in)
  4. Width: BMW X1 is 3.1 in narrower (74.8 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 105.1 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
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXBMW X1Difference
Length186.7 in175.5 in11.2 in
Width74.8 in71.7 in3.1 in
Height65.7 in62.9 in2.8 in
Wheelbase108.3 in105.1 in3.2 in
Ground clearance8.2 in——
Curb weight3,926 lb3,634 lb292 lb

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