Spec Sizes

Acura RSX vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Acura RSX · Toyota Corolla

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

Side view
  • Length172.2 in
  • Height55.1 in
  • Wheelbase101.2 in
  • Curb weight2,694 lb – 2,767 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.9 in
  • Toyota Corolla width66.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RSX is 6.1 in shorter (172.2 in vs 178.3 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.9 in)
  • Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.5 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RSX is 218 lb heavier (2,731 lb vs 2,513 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RSX is 218 lb heavier (2,731 lb vs 2,513 lb)
  2. Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.5 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.6 in)
  3. Length: Acura RSX is 6.1 in shorter (172.2 in vs 178.3 in)
  4. Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 102.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Acura RSX · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RSXToyota CorollaDifference
Length172.2 in178.3 in6.1 in
Width67.9 in66.9 in1.0 in
Height55.1 in57.6 in2.5 in
Wheelbase101.2 in102.4 in1.2 in
Curb weight2,731 lb2,513 lb218 lb

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