Acura RDX vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Subaru Outback
- Length182.5 in
- Height65.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,743 lb – 3,931 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 5.7 in shorter (182.5 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.9 in narrower (73.6 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in taller (65.1 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 315 lb heavier (3,837 lb vs 3,522 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 315 lb heavier (3,837 lb vs 3,522 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.9 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 5.7 in shorter (182.5 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.9 in narrower (73.6 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.5 in | 188.2 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 71.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 65.1 in | 65.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 9.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,837 lb | 3,522 lb | 315 lb |
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