Acura RDX vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Jeep Compass
- Length186.8 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,783 lb – 4,068 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Jeep Compass width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 13.8 in shorter (186.8 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.0 in narrower (74.8 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 1.0 in taller (65.7 in vs 64.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 517 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,409 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 517 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,409 lb)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 13.8 in shorter (186.8 in vs 173.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 1.0 in taller (65.7 in vs 64.7 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.0 in narrower (74.8 in vs 73.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 13.8 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.8 in | 173.0 in | 13.8 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 73.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 64.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,926 lb | 3,409 lb | 517 lb |
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