Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Subaru Outback

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

Side view
  • Length186.8 in
  • Height65.7 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.2 in
  • Curb weight3,783 lb – 4,068 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.8 in
  • Subaru Outback width72.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RDX is 2.8 in shorter (186.8 in vs 189.6 in)
  • Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (74.8 in vs 72.4 in)
  • Height: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 108.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 164 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,762 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 164 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,762 lb)
  3. Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (74.8 in vs 72.4 in)
  4. Length: Acura RDX is 2.8 in shorter (186.8 in vs 189.6 in)
  5. Height: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Subaru Outback
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.4 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXSubaru OutbackDifference
Length186.8 in189.6 in2.8 in
Width74.8 in72.4 in2.4 in
Height65.7 in66.1 in0.4 in
Wheelbase108.3 in108.1 in0.2 in
Ground clearance8.2 in8.7 in0.5 in
Curb weight3,926 lb3,762 lb164 lb

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