Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Ford Escape

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

Side view
  • Length186.7 in
  • Height65.7 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.2 in
  • Curb weight3,783 lb – 4,068 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.8 in
  • Ford Escape width74.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 5.8 in shorter (186.7 in vs 180.9 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 0.7 in narrower (74.8 in vs 74.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Escape is 0.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 443 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,483 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 443 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,483 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.3 in)
  3. Length: Ford Escape is 5.8 in shorter (186.7 in vs 180.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.7 in)
  5. Width: Ford Escape is 0.7 in narrower (74.8 in vs 74.1 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 0.7 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.9 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXFord EscapeDifference
Length186.7 in180.9 in5.8 in
Width74.8 in74.1 in0.7 in
Height65.7 in66.1 in0.4 in
Wheelbase108.3 in106.7 in1.6 in
Ground clearance8.2 in7.3 in0.9 in
Curb weight3,926 lb3,483 lb443 lb

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