Acura RDX vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Subaru Outback
- Length180.7 in – 188.7 in
- Height65.2 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Curb weight3,924 lb – 4,471 lb
- Width73.6 in – 77.0 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 4.3 in shorter (184.7 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.6 in narrower (75.3 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 4.5 in taller (67.0 in vs 62.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 710 lb heavier (4,198 lb vs 3,488 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 710 lb heavier (4,198 lb vs 3,488 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.6 in narrower (75.3 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 4.5 in taller (67.0 in vs 62.4 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 4.3 in shorter (184.7 in vs 189.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 5.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.7 in | 189.0 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 75.3 in | 69.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 62.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 105.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,198 lb | 3,488 lb | 710 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.7 in – 188.7 in).
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