Acura RDX vs GMC Terrain Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · GMC Terrain

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

Side view
  • Length184.4 in
  • Height65.0 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance8.1 in
  • Curb weight3,737 lb – 3,902 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in
  • GMC Terrain width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RDX is 1.1 in shorter (184.4 in vs 185.5 in)
  • Width: GMC Terrain is 0.9 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: GMC Terrain is 1.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 112.5 in)
  • Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 6.9 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 111 lb heavier (3,820 lb vs 3,930 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 6.9 in)
  2. Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 112.5 in)
  3. Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 111 lb heavier (3,820 lb vs 3,930 lb)
  4. Height: GMC Terrain is 1.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.3 in)
  5. Width: GMC Terrain is 0.9 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDXAcura RDX is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for GMC Terrain
  • Narrower for tight parkingGMC TerrainGMC Terrain is narrower by 0.9 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura RDXAcura RDX has 1.2 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXGMC TerrainDifference
Length184.4 in185.5 in1.1 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in0.9 in
Height65.0 in66.3 in1.3 in
Wheelbase105.7 in112.5 in6.8 in
Ground clearance8.1 in6.9 in1.2 in
Curb weight3,820 lb3,930 lb111 lb

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