Dodge Nitro vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Acura RDX
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,982 lb – 4,162 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Acura RDX width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 8.5 in shorter (178.9 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 1.7 in narrower (73.1 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.2 in taller (69.9 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 138 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,934 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.2 in taller (69.9 in vs 65.7 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 8.5 in shorter (178.9 in vs 187.4 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 138 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,934 lb)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 1.7 in narrower (73.1 in vs 74.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 108.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Nitro — Based on length × width (Dodge Nitro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 187.4 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 74.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 65.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 108.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,072 lb | 3,934 lb | 138 lb |
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