Honda CR-V vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Acura RDX
- Length178.3 in
- Height64.7 in – 65.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,529 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Acura RDX width73.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 4.2 in shorter (178.3 in vs 182.5 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.0 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.6 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 0.2 in taller (64.9 in vs 65.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 420 lb heavier (3,417 lb vs 3,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 420 lb heavier (3,417 lb vs 3,837 lb)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.0 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.6 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 4.2 in shorter (178.3 in vs 182.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 182.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 73.6 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 64.9 in | 65.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,417 lb | 3,837 lb | 420 lb |
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