Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs Porsche Macan Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Porsche Macan

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length184.4 in
  • Height65.0 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance8.1 in
  • Curb weight3,737 lb – 3,902 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in
  • Porsche Macan width76.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RDX is 0.3 in shorter (184.4 in vs 184.7 in)
  • Width: Acura RDX is 2.4 in narrower (73.7 in vs 76.1 in)
  • Height: Acura RDX is 1.6 in taller (65.0 in vs 63.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Porsche Macan has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 110.5 in)
  • Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Porsche Macan is 359 lb heavier (3,820 lb vs 4,178 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Porsche Macan is 359 lb heavier (3,820 lb vs 4,178 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Porsche Macan has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 110.5 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.8 in)
  4. Width: Acura RDX is 2.4 in narrower (73.7 in vs 76.1 in)
  5. Height: Acura RDX is 1.6 in taller (65.0 in vs 63.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Porsche Macan
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 2.4 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXPorsche MacanDifference
Length184.4 in184.7 in0.3 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in2.4 in
Height65.0 in63.4 in1.6 in
Wheelbase105.7 in110.5 in4.8 in
Ground clearance8.1 in7.8 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,820 lb4,178 lb359 lb

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