Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Subaru Outback

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

Side view
  • Length180.7 in
  • Height65.2 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight3,924 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.6 in
  • Subaru Outback width68.1 in – 69.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RDX is 6.8 in shorter (180.7 in vs 187.4 in)
  • Width: Subaru Outback is 4.7 in narrower (73.6 in vs 68.9 in)
  • Height: Acura RDX is 6.4 in taller (65.2 in vs 58.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 454 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 3,470 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 454 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 3,470 lb)
  2. Height: Acura RDX is 6.4 in taller (65.2 in vs 58.9 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Outback is 4.7 in narrower (73.6 in vs 68.9 in)
  4. Length: Acura RDX is 6.8 in shorter (180.7 in vs 187.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Subaru Outback
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 4.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXSubaru OutbackDifference
Length180.7 in187.4 in6.8 in
Width73.6 in68.9 in4.7 in
Height65.2 in58.9 in6.4 in
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in0.8 in
Curb weight3,924 lb3,470 lb454 lb

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