Honda Accord vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Acura RSX
- Length187.6 in – 189.5 in
- Height55.7 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight3,056 lb – 3,501 lb
- Width71.3 in – 71.5 in
- Acura RSX width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RSX is 16.2 in shorter (188.6 in vs 172.4 in)
- Width: Acura RSX is 3.5 in narrower (71.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 1.5 in taller (56.4 in vs 54.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 492 lb heavier (3,279 lb vs 2,787 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 492 lb heavier (3,279 lb vs 2,787 lb)
- Length: Acura RSX is 16.2 in shorter (188.6 in vs 172.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 101.2 in)
- Width: Acura RSX is 3.5 in narrower (71.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 1.5 in taller (56.4 in vs 54.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 16.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Acura RSX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSX — Acura RSX is narrower by 3.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Acura RSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.6 in | 172.4 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 67.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 54.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 101.2 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,279 lb | 2,787 lb | 492 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.6 in – 189.5 in).
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