Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Ford Escape

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length180.7 in – 188.7 in
  • Height65.2 in – 68.7 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,924 lb – 4,471 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.6 in – 77.0 in
  • Ford Escape width71.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 10.0 in shorter (184.7 in vs 174.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 4.2 in narrower (75.3 in vs 71.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Escape is 0.8 in taller (67.0 in vs 67.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 788 lb heavier (4,198 lb vs 3,410 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 788 lb heavier (4,198 lb vs 3,410 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Escape is 4.2 in narrower (75.3 in vs 71.1 in)
  3. Length: Ford Escape is 10.0 in shorter (184.7 in vs 174.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  5. Height: Ford Escape is 0.8 in taller (67.0 in vs 67.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 10.0 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Ford Escape
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 4.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXFord EscapeDifference
Length184.7 in174.7 in10.0 in
Width75.3 in71.1 in4.2 in
Height67.0 in67.7 in0.8 in
Wheelbase105.3 in103.1 in2.2 in
Curb weight4,198 lb3,410 lb788 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.7 in – 188.7 in).

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