Acura RDX vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Ford Escape
- Length182.5 in
- Height65.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,743 lb – 3,931 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Ford Escape width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 7.8 in shorter (182.5 in vs 174.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.5 in narrower (73.6 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.8 in taller (65.1 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 503 lb heavier (3,837 lb vs 3,334 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 503 lb heavier (3,837 lb vs 3,334 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 7.8 in shorter (182.5 in vs 174.7 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.8 in taller (65.1 in vs 67.8 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.5 in narrower (73.6 in vs 71.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.5 in | 174.7 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 71.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 65.1 in | 67.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,837 lb | 3,334 lb | 503 lb |
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