Acura RDX vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Jeep Compass
- Length183.5 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,717 lb – 3,838 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Jeep Compass width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 8.4 in shorter (183.5 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 2.3 in narrower (73.7 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 1.1 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 557 lb heavier (3,778 lb vs 3,221 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 557 lb heavier (3,778 lb vs 3,221 lb)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 8.4 in shorter (183.5 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 2.3 in narrower (73.7 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.7 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 1.1 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.5 in | 175.1 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 65.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,778 lb | 3,221 lb | 557 lb |
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