Acura RDX vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Dodge Nitro
- Length187.4 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,788 lb – 4,080 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 8.5 in shorter (187.4 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 1.7 in narrower (74.8 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.2 in taller (65.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 138 lb heavier (3,934 lb vs 4,072 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.2 in taller (65.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 8.5 in shorter (187.4 in vs 178.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 138 lb heavier (3,934 lb vs 4,072 lb)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 1.7 in narrower (74.8 in vs 73.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 108.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Nitro — Based on length × width (Dodge Nitro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 178.9 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 73.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 69.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 108.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,934 lb | 4,072 lb | 138 lb |
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