Honda CR-V vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 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
  • Length182.1 in
  • Height66.1 in – 66.5 in
  • Wheelbase104.7 in – 104.8 in
  • Curb weight3,337 lb – 3,569 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.0 in
  • Acura RDX width74.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda CR-V is 4.6 in shorter (182.1 in vs 186.7 in)
  • Width: Honda CR-V is 1.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.8 in)
  • Height: Honda CR-V is 0.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (104.8 in vs 108.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 473 lb heavier (3,453 lb vs 3,926 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 473 lb heavier (3,453 lb vs 3,926 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (104.8 in vs 108.3 in)
  3. Length: Honda CR-V is 4.6 in shorter (182.1 in vs 186.7 in)
  4. Width: Honda CR-V is 1.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.8 in)
  5. Height: Honda CR-V is 0.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-VHonda CR-V is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Acura RDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-VHonda CR-V is narrower by 1.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-VBased on length × width (Honda CR-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-VAcura RDXDifference
Length182.1 in186.7 in4.6 in
Width73.0 in74.8 in1.8 in
Height66.3 in65.7 in0.6 in
Wheelbase104.8 in108.3 in3.5 in
Ground clearance8.2 in
Curb weight3,453 lb3,926 lb473 lb

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