Jeep Compass vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Acura RDX
- Length175.1 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,097 lb – 3,345 lb
- Width71.4 in
- Acura RDX width73.7 in – 77.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 11.0 in shorter (175.1 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 3.9 in narrower (71.4 in vs 75.3 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 2.4 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.0 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 873 lb heavier (3,221 lb vs 4,094 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 873 lb heavier (3,221 lb vs 4,094 lb)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 11.0 in shorter (175.1 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 3.9 in narrower (71.4 in vs 75.3 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 2.4 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 11.0 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 3.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 186.1 in | 11.0 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 75.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 67.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,221 lb | 4,094 lb | 873 lb |
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