Spec Sizes

Dodge Nitro vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Acura RDX

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

Side view
  • Length178.9 in
  • Height69.9 in
  • Wheelbase108.8 in
  • Curb weight3,932 lb – 4,161 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.1 in
  • Acura RDX width73.6 in – 77.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Nitro is 5.8 in shorter (178.9 in vs 184.7 in)
  • Width: Dodge Nitro is 2.2 in narrower (73.1 in vs 75.3 in)
  • Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.0 in taller (69.9 in vs 67.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 105.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 151 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 4,198 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.0 in taller (69.9 in vs 67.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 151 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 4,198 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 105.3 in)
  4. Length: Dodge Nitro is 5.8 in shorter (178.9 in vs 184.7 in)
  5. Width: Dodge Nitro is 2.2 in narrower (73.1 in vs 75.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Acura RDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is narrower by 2.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge Nitro — Based on length × width (Dodge Nitro)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge NitroAcura RDXDifference
Length178.9 in184.7 in5.8 in
Width73.1 in75.3 in2.2 in
Height69.9 in67.0 in3.0 in
Wheelbase108.8 in105.3 in3.5 in
Curb weight4,047 lb4,198 lb151 lb

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