Spec Sizes

Honda CR-V vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Acura RDX

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

Side view
  • Length178.3 in
  • Height64.7 in – 65.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in – 7.0 in
  • Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,529 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.6 in
  • Acura RDX width73.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda CR-V is 5.2 in shorter (178.3 in vs 183.5 in)
  • Width: Honda CR-V is 2.1 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.7 in)
  • Height: Acura RDX is 1.2 in taller (64.9 in vs 66.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 361 lb heavier (3,417 lb vs 3,778 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 8.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 361 lb heavier (3,417 lb vs 3,778 lb)
  3. Width: Honda CR-V is 2.1 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.7 in)
  4. Length: Honda CR-V is 5.2 in shorter (178.3 in vs 183.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 5.2 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 2.1 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 1.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-VAcura RDXDifference
Length178.3 in183.5 in5.2 in
Width71.6 in73.7 in2.1 in
Height64.9 in66.1 in1.2 in
Wheelbase103.1 in105.7 in2.6 in
Ground clearance6.5 in8.1 in1.6 in
Curb weight3,417 lb3,778 lb361 lb

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