Acura RDX vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · BMW X3
- Length184.4 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,737 lb – 3,946 lb
- Width73.7 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 1.6 in shorter (184.4 in vs 186.0 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 0.9 in narrower (73.7 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 1.0 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 375 lb heavier (3,842 lb vs 4,217 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 375 lb heavier (3,842 lb vs 4,217 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 112.8 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 1.0 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.0 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 0.9 in narrower (73.7 in vs 74.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.4 in | 186.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 66.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 112.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,842 lb | 4,217 lb | 375 lb |
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