Ford Escape vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Acura RDX
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,501 lb – 3,755 lb
- Width75.0 in
- Acura RDX width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 8.7 in shorter (178.1 in vs 186.8 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 0.2 in narrower (75.0 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 298 lb heavier (3,628 lb vs 3,926 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 298 lb heavier (3,628 lb vs 3,926 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 8.7 in shorter (178.1 in vs 186.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 108.3 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.3 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 | 186.8 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 74.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 108.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,628 lb | 3,926 lb | 298 lb |
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