Spec Sizes

Ford Escape vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 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
  • Height67.8 in – 70.0 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,328 lb – 3,593 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.1 in
  • Acura RDX width73.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 6.0 in shorter (174.7 in vs 180.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 2.5 in narrower (71.1 in vs 73.6 in)
  • Height: Ford Escape is 3.7 in taller (68.9 in vs 65.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 464 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 3,924 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 464 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 3,924 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Escape is 3.7 in taller (68.9 in vs 65.2 in)
  3. Width: Ford Escape is 2.5 in narrower (71.1 in vs 73.6 in)
  4. Length: Ford Escape is 6.0 in shorter (174.7 in vs 180.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Acura RDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 2.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeAcura RDXDifference
Length174.7 in180.7 in6.0 in
Width71.1 in73.6 in2.5 in
Height68.9 in65.2 in3.7 in
Wheelbase103.1 in104.3 in1.2 in
Curb weight3,461 lb3,924 lb464 lb

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