Acura RDX vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Subaru Outback
- Length183.5 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,717 lb – 3,838 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 5.5 in shorter (183.5 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.0 in narrower (73.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 0.3 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.7 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 242 lb heavier (3,778 lb vs 3,536 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 242 lb heavier (3,778 lb vs 3,536 lb)
- Length: Acura RDX is 5.5 in shorter (183.5 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.0 in narrower (73.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.5 in | 189.0 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 65.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 107.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 9.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,778 lb | 3,536 lb | 242 lb |
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