Acura RDX vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Subaru Outback
- Length180.7 in
- Height65.2 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,924 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 8.3 in shorter (180.7 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.9 in narrower (73.6 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 2.8 in taller (65.2 in vs 62.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 430 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 430 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 3,494 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.9 in narrower (73.6 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 2.8 in taller (65.2 in vs 62.4 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 8.3 in shorter (180.7 in vs 189.0 in)
- 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 8.3 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.7 in | 189.0 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 69.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 62.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,924 lb | 3,494 lb | 430 lb |
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