Acura RDX vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Subaru Outback
- Length184.4 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,737 lb – 3,996 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 5.2 in shorter (184.4 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.3 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.1 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 149 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 3,718 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 149 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 3,718 lb)
- Length: Acura RDX is 5.2 in shorter (184.4 in vs 189.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 108.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.3 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.4 in | 189.6 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 66.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 108.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,867 lb | 3,718 lb | 149 lb |
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