GMC Terrain vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. GMC Terrain · Acura RDX
- Length185.5 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,792 lb – 4,068 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Acura RDX width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Terrain is 1.9 in shorter (185.5 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: GMC Terrain is 2.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: GMC Terrain is 0.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 108.3 in)
- Width: GMC Terrain is 2.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 74.8 in)
- Length: GMC Terrain is 1.9 in shorter (185.5 in vs 187.4 in)
- Height: GMC Terrain is 0.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Terrain — GMC Terrain is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for GMC Terrain · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Terrain — GMC Terrain is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Terrain — Based on length × width (GMC Terrain)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Terrain | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.5 in | 187.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 74.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 108.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,930 lb | 3,934 lb | 4 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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