Acura RDX vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · BMW X3
- Length182.5 in
- Height65.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,743 lb – 3,931 lb
- Width73.6 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 0.5 in shorter (182.5 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 0.5 in narrower (73.6 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.3 in taller (65.1 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 330 lb heavier (3,837 lb vs 4,167 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 330 lb heavier (3,837 lb vs 4,167 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.0 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 0.5 in narrower (73.6 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.3 in taller (65.1 in vs 65.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.5 in | 183.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 74.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 65.1 in | 65.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,837 lb | 4,167 lb | 330 lb |
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