Kia Sorento vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Acura RDX
- Length188.9 in
- Height66.7 in – 70.3 in
- Wheelbase110.8 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight3,794 lb – 4,120 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Acura RDX width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 2.2 in shorter (188.9 in vs 186.7 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.8 in taller (68.5 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 32 lb heavier (3,957 lb vs 3,926 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.2 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.8 in taller (68.5 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 2.2 in shorter (188.9 in vs 186.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 32 lb heavier (3,957 lb vs 3,926 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Acura RDX
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.9 in | 186.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 74.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 68.5 in | 65.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 108.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,957 lb | 3,926 lb | 32 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.