Dodge Nitro vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 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 weight3,982 lb – 4,162 lb
Front / width
  • 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

  1. Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 65.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 235 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,837 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 104.3 in)
  4. Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.6 in shorter (178.9 in vs 182.5 in)
  5. Width: Dodge Nitro is 0.5 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge NitroDodge Nitro is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Acura RDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge NitroDodge Nitro is narrower by 0.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge NitroBased on length × width (Dodge Nitro)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge NitroAcura RDXDifference
Length178.9 in182.5 in3.6 in
Width73.1 in73.6 in0.5 in
Height69.9 in65.1 in4.8 in
Wheelbase108.8 in104.3 in4.5 in
Ground clearance8.1 in
Curb weight4,072 lb3,837 lb235 lb

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