Acura RDX vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Jeep Compass
- Length183.5 in – 188.7 in
- Height66.1 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in – 106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,717 lb – 4,471 lb
- Width73.7 in – 77.0 in
- Jeep Compass width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 11.0 in shorter (186.1 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 3.9 in narrower (75.3 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 2.4 in taller (67.4 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 873 lb heavier (4,094 lb vs 3,221 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 873 lb heavier (4,094 lb vs 3,221 lb)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 11.0 in shorter (186.1 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 3.9 in narrower (75.3 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 2.4 in taller (67.4 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 11.0 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 3.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.1 in | 175.1 in | 11.0 in |
| Width | 75.3 in | 71.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 65.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 103.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,094 lb | 3,221 lb | 873 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.5 in – 188.7 in).
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