Acura RDX vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Subaru Outback
- Length186.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,783 lb – 4,069 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Subaru Outback width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 4.6 in shorter (186.7 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.8 in narrower (74.8 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.4 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 141 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,786 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 141 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,786 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.8 in narrower (74.8 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 4.6 in shorter (186.7 in vs 191.3 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.7 in | 191.3 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 73.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 66.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 108.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,926 lb | 3,786 lb | 141 lb |
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