Spec Sizes

Ford Escape vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Acura RDX

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

Side view
  • Length180.5 in
  • Height66.1 in
  • Wheelbase106.7 in
  • Ground clearance7.8 in
  • Curb weight3,299 lb – 3,706 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.1 in
  • Acura RDX width74.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 6.2 in shorter (180.5 in vs 186.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 0.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Escape is 0.4 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 108.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 424 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,926 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 424 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,926 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.2 in)
  3. Length: Ford Escape is 6.2 in shorter (180.5 in vs 186.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 108.3 in)
  5. Width: Ford Escape is 0.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Acura RDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.7 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeAcura RDXDifference
Length180.5 in186.7 in6.2 in
Width74.1 in74.8 in0.7 in
Height66.1 in65.7 in0.4 in
Wheelbase106.7 in108.3 in1.6 in
Ground clearance7.8 in8.2 in0.4 in
Curb weight3,503 lb3,926 lb424 lb

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