BMW X3 vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Acura RDX
- Length183.0 in
- Height65.4 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,112 lb – 4,222 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Acura RDX width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 0.5 in shorter (183.0 in vs 183.5 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 0.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 0.7 in taller (65.4 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 390 lb heavier (4,167 lb vs 3,778 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 390 lb heavier (4,167 lb vs 3,778 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 0.7 in taller (65.4 in vs 66.1 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 0.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.0 in | 183.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 73.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 66.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 105.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,167 lb | 3,778 lb | 390 lb |
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