GMC Acadia vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. GMC Acadia · Acura RDX

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

Side view
  • Length200.8 in
  • Height70.4 in
  • Wheelbase118.9 in
  • Curb weight4,656 lb – 4,850 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in
  • Acura RDX width73.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RDX is 17.3 in shorter (200.8 in vs 183.5 in)
  • Width: Acura RDX is 5.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 73.7 in)
  • Height: GMC Acadia is 4.3 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 13.2 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 976 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 3,778 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 976 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 3,778 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 13.2 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 105.7 in)
  3. Length: Acura RDX is 17.3 in shorter (200.8 in vs 183.5 in)
  4. Width: Acura RDX is 5.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 73.7 in)
  5. Height: GMC Acadia is 4.3 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDXAcura RDX is shorter by 17.3 in Check garage fit for GMC Acadia · garage fit for Acura RDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDXAcura RDX is narrower by 5.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDXBased on length × width (Acura RDX)

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC AcadiaAcura RDXDifference
Length200.8 in183.5 in17.3 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in5.2 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in4.3 in
Wheelbase118.9 in105.7 in13.2 in
Ground clearance8.1 in
Curb weight4,753 lb3,778 lb976 lb

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