Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Subaru Outback

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length184.4 in
  • Height65.0 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance8.1 in
  • Curb weight3,737 lb – 3,996 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in
  • Subaru Outback width73.0 in – 74.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RDX is 6.9 in shorter (184.4 in vs 191.3 in)
  • Width: Acura RDX is 0.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 73.8 in)
  • Height: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 108.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 80 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 3,787 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.1 in)
  2. Length: Acura RDX is 6.9 in shorter (184.4 in vs 191.3 in)
  3. Height: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 108.1 in)
  5. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 80 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 3,787 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Subaru Outback
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 0.1 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXSubaru OutbackDifference
Length184.4 in191.3 in6.9 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in0.1 in
Height65.0 in66.7 in1.7 in
Wheelbase105.7 in108.1 in2.4 in
Ground clearance8.1 in9.1 in1.0 in
Curb weight3,867 lb3,787 lb80 lb

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