Acura RDX vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Kia Sorento
- Length184.4 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,737 lb – 3,946 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Kia Sorento width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 3.0 in shorter (184.4 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 0.7 in narrower (73.7 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 109.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 61 lb heavier (3,842 lb vs 3,903 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 109.4 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.3 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 3.0 in shorter (184.4 in vs 187.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 61 lb heavier (3,842 lb vs 3,903 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 0.7 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 | 184.4 in | 187.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 66.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 109.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,842 lb | 3,903 lb | 61 lb |
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