Dodge Nitro vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 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 width73.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.6 in shorter (178.9 in vs 182.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 0.5 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.6 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 65.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 235 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 65.1 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 235 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,837 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.6 in shorter (178.9 in vs 182.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 0.5 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Nitro — Based on length × width (Dodge Nitro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 182.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 73.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 65.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 104.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,072 lb | 3,837 lb | 235 lb |
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