Jeep Compass vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Acura RDX
- Length173.0 in
- Height64.6 in – 64.8 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight3,184 lb – 3,633 lb
- Width73.8 in
- Acura RDX width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 13.7 in shorter (173.0 in vs 186.7 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.0 in narrower (73.8 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 1.0 in taller (64.7 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 518 lb heavier (3,409 lb vs 3,926 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 518 lb heavier (3,409 lb vs 3,926 lb)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 13.7 in shorter (173.0 in vs 186.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 108.3 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 1.0 in taller (64.7 in vs 65.7 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.0 in narrower (73.8 in vs 74.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 13.7 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.0 in | 186.7 in | 13.7 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 74.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 64.7 in | 65.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 108.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,409 lb | 3,926 lb | 518 lb |
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