Spec Sizes

Ford Escape vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Acura RDX

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

Side view
  • Length174.7 in
  • Height67.7 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,272 lb – 3,547 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.1 in
  • Acura RDX width73.6 in – 77.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 10.0 in shorter (174.7 in vs 184.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 4.2 in narrower (71.1 in vs 75.3 in)
  • Height: Ford Escape is 0.8 in taller (67.7 in vs 67.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 788 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 4,198 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 788 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 4,198 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Escape is 4.2 in narrower (71.1 in vs 75.3 in)
  3. Length: Ford Escape is 10.0 in shorter (174.7 in vs 184.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.3 in)
  5. Height: Ford Escape is 0.8 in taller (67.7 in vs 67.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 10.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Acura RDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 4.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeAcura RDXDifference
Length174.7 in184.7 in10.0 in
Width71.1 in75.3 in4.2 in
Height67.7 in67.0 in0.8 in
Wheelbase103.1 in105.3 in2.2 in
Curb weight3,410 lb4,198 lb788 lb

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