Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Toyota RAV4

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
  • Toyota RAV4 width72.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.3 in shorter (184.4 in vs 181.1 in)
  • Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.6 in)
  • Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.5 in taller (65.0 in vs 65.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 6.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 324 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 3,543 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 6.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 324 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 3,543 lb)
  3. Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.3 in shorter (184.4 in vs 181.1 in)
  4. Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.6 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.1 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 1.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXToyota RAV4Difference
Length184.4 in181.1 in3.3 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in1.1 in
Height65.0 in65.5 in0.5 in
Wheelbase105.7 in104.7 in1.0 in
Ground clearance8.1 in6.3 in1.8 in
Curb weight3,867 lb3,543 lb324 lb

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