Acura RDX vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Jeep Compass
- 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
- Width73.6 in – 77.0 in
- Jeep Compass width71.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 11.3 in shorter (184.7 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 4.0 in narrower (75.3 in vs 71.3 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 2.8 in taller (67.0 in vs 64.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 998 lb heavier (4,198 lb vs 3,200 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 998 lb heavier (4,198 lb vs 3,200 lb)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 11.3 in shorter (184.7 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 4.0 in narrower (75.3 in vs 71.3 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 2.8 in taller (67.0 in vs 64.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 11.3 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 4.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.7 in | 173.4 in | 11.3 in |
| Width | 75.3 in | 71.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 64.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 103.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,198 lb | 3,200 lb | 998 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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