Jeep Compass vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Acura RDX
- Length173.4 in
- Height64.2 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight3,071 lb – 3,329 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Acura RDX width73.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 7.3 in shorter (173.4 in vs 180.7 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 4.3 in narrower (69.3 in vs 73.6 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 1.0 in taller (64.2 in vs 65.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 724 lb heavier (3,200 lb vs 3,924 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 724 lb heavier (3,200 lb vs 3,924 lb)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 4.3 in narrower (69.3 in vs 73.6 in)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 7.3 in shorter (173.4 in vs 180.7 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 1.0 in taller (64.2 in vs 65.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 4.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.4 in | 180.7 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 73.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 64.2 in | 65.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 104.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,200 lb | 3,924 lb | 724 lb |
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