Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs Tesla Model Y Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Tesla Model Y

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

Side view
  • Length186.7 in
  • Height65.7 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.2 in
  • Curb weight3,783 lb – 4,068 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.8 in
  • Tesla Model Y width75.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RDX is 0.3 in shorter (186.7 in vs 187.0 in)
  • Width: Acura RDX is 0.8 in narrower (74.8 in vs 75.6 in)
  • Height: Acura RDX is 1.8 in taller (65.7 in vs 63.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Tesla Model Y has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.6 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 6.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Tesla Model Y is 491 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 4,416 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.6 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 6.6 in)
  2. Curb weight: Tesla Model Y is 491 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 4,416 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Tesla Model Y has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 113.8 in)
  4. Height: Acura RDX is 1.8 in taller (65.7 in vs 63.9 in)
  5. Width: Acura RDX is 0.8 in narrower (74.8 in vs 75.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Tesla Model Y
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 0.8 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 1.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXTesla Model YDifference
Length186.7 in187.0 in0.3 in
Width74.8 in75.6 in0.8 in
Height65.7 in63.9 in1.8 in
Wheelbase108.3 in113.8 in5.5 in
Ground clearance8.2 in6.6 in1.6 in
Curb weight3,926 lb4,416 lb491 lb

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