Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Toyota RAV4

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

Side view
  • Length182.5 in
  • Height65.1 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.1 in
  • Curb weight3,743 lb – 3,931 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.6 in
  • Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota RAV4 is 1.4 in shorter (182.5 in vs 181.1 in)
  • Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.3 in narrower (73.6 in vs 72.3 in)
  • Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.4 in taller (65.1 in vs 67.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 104.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 308 lb heavier (3,837 lb vs 3,530 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 308 lb heavier (3,837 lb vs 3,530 lb)
  2. Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.4 in taller (65.1 in vs 67.5 in)
  3. Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.3 in narrower (73.6 in vs 72.3 in)
  4. Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.0 in)
  5. Length: Toyota RAV4 is 1.4 in shorter (182.5 in vs 181.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.3 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXToyota RAV4Difference
Length182.5 in181.1 in1.4 in
Width73.6 in72.3 in1.3 in
Height65.1 in67.5 in2.4 in
Wheelbase104.3 in104.7 in0.4 in
Ground clearance8.1 in8.0 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,837 lb3,530 lb308 lb

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