Acura RDX vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Dodge Nitro
- Length182.5 in
- Height65.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,743 lb – 3,931 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.6 in shorter (182.5 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 0.5 in narrower (73.6 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.8 in taller (65.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 235 lb heavier (3,837 lb vs 4,072 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.8 in taller (65.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 235 lb heavier (3,837 lb vs 4,072 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 108.8 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.6 in shorter (182.5 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 0.5 in narrower (73.6 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Nitro — Based on length × width (Dodge Nitro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.5 in | 178.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 73.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 65.1 in | 69.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,837 lb | 4,072 lb | 235 lb |
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