Acura RDX vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Ford Escape
- Length180.7 in
- Height65.2 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,924 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Ford Escape width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.8 in shorter (180.7 in vs 174.9 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 3.5 in narrower (73.6 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 4.5 in taller (65.2 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 615 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 3,310 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 615 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 3,310 lb)
- Height: Ford Escape is 4.5 in taller (65.2 in vs 69.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 3.5 in narrower (73.6 in vs 70.1 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.8 in shorter (180.7 in vs 174.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 3.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.7 in | 174.9 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 70.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 69.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,924 lb | 3,310 lb | 615 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.