Acura RDX vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Ford Escape
- Length183.5 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,717 lb – 3,838 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Ford Escape width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.4 in shorter (183.5 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.3 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.2 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 204 lb heavier (3,778 lb vs 3,574 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 204 lb heavier (3,778 lb vs 3,574 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.4 in shorter (183.5 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.3 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.0 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.2 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 1.3 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 | 183.5 in | 178.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 105.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,778 lb | 3,574 lb | 204 lb |
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