Spec Sizes

Ford Escape vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Acura RDX

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

Side view
  • Length178.1 in
  • Height66.3 in
  • Wheelbase105.9 in
  • Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.0 in
  • Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Acura RDX width73.7 in – 77.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 8.0 in shorter (178.1 in vs 186.1 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 2.9 in narrower (72.4 in vs 75.3 in)
  • Height: Acura RDX is 1.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 106.0 in)
  • Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 521 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 4,094 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 521 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 4,094 lb)
  2. Length: Ford Escape is 8.0 in shorter (178.1 in vs 186.1 in)
  3. Width: Ford Escape is 2.9 in narrower (72.4 in vs 75.3 in)
  4. Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.1 in)
  5. Height: Acura RDX is 1.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Acura RDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 2.9 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

SpecFord EscapeAcura RDXDifference
Length178.1 in186.1 in8.0 in
Width72.4 in75.3 in2.9 in
Height66.3 in67.4 in1.1 in
Wheelbase105.9 in106.0 in0.1 in
Ground clearance8.0 in8.1 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,574 lb4,094 lb521 lb

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