Acura RDX vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Kia Sorento
- Length182.5 in
- Height65.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,743 lb – 3,931 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Kia Sorento width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 1.4 in shorter (182.5 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 0.6 in narrower (73.6 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.2 in taller (65.1 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 12 lb heavier (3,837 lb vs 3,849 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.2 in taller (65.1 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 0.6 in narrower (73.6 in vs 74.2 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 1.4 in shorter (182.5 in vs 183.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.5 in | 183.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 74.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 65.1 in | 67.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,837 lb | 3,849 lb | 12 lb |
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