Spec Sizes

Nissan Murano vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Murano · Acura RDX

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length189.9 in
  • Height67.0 in
  • Wheelbase111.2 in
  • Ground clearance6.9 in
  • Curb weight3,841 lb – 4,163 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.1 in
  • Acura RDX width73.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RDX is 7.4 in shorter (189.9 in vs 182.5 in)
  • Width: Acura RDX is 0.5 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.6 in)
  • Height: Nissan Murano is 1.9 in taller (67.0 in vs 65.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Murano has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Murano is 165 lb heavier (4,002 lb vs 3,837 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.1 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Murano has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 104.3 in)
  3. Curb weight: Nissan Murano is 165 lb heavier (4,002 lb vs 3,837 lb)
  4. Length: Acura RDX is 7.4 in shorter (189.9 in vs 182.5 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Murano is 1.9 in taller (67.0 in vs 65.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Murano · garage fit for Acura RDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 0.5 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 1.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MuranoAcura RDXDifference
Length189.9 in182.5 in7.4 in
Width74.1 in73.6 in0.5 in
Height67.0 in65.1 in1.9 in
Wheelbase111.2 in104.3 in6.9 in
Ground clearance6.9 in8.1 in1.2 in
Curb weight4,002 lb3,837 lb165 lb

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