Ford Escape vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Acura RDX
- Length174.7 in
- Height67.8 in – 67.9 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,268 lb – 3,477 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Acura RDX width73.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 7.8 in shorter (174.7 in vs 182.5 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.5 in narrower (71.1 in vs 73.6 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.8 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 465 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 465 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,837 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 7.8 in shorter (174.7 in vs 182.5 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.8 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.5 in narrower (71.1 in vs 73.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 7.8 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
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 182.5 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 73.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 65.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,373 lb | 3,837 lb | 465 lb |
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