Ford Escape vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Acura RDX
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Acura RDX width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 6.3 in shorter (178.1 in vs 184.4 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 268 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,842 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 268 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,842 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 6.3 in shorter (178.1 in vs 184.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.0 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 184.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 105.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,842 lb | 268 lb |
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