Porsche 911 vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Acura RSX

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

Side view
  • Length174.5 in – 175.0 in
  • Height50.2 in – 51.8 in
  • Wheelbase92.5 in – 92.7 in
  • Ground clearance3.9 in – 4.3 in
  • Curb weight2,959 lb – 3,395 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in – 72.0 in
  • Acura RSX width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RSX is 2.6 in shorter (174.8 in vs 172.2 in)
  • Width: Acura RSX is 2.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Acura RSX is 4.1 in taller (51.0 in vs 55.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 8.6 in longer wheelbase (92.6 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 447 lb heavier (3,177 lb vs 2,731 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 447 lb heavier (3,177 lb vs 2,731 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 8.6 in longer wheelbase (92.6 in vs 101.2 in)
  3. Height: Acura RSX is 4.1 in taller (51.0 in vs 55.1 in)
  4. Width: Acura RSX is 2.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 67.9 in)
  5. Length: Acura RSX is 2.6 in shorter (174.8 in vs 172.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Acura RSX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSX — Acura RSX is narrower by 2.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecPorsche 911Acura RSXDifference
Length174.8 in172.2 in2.6 in
Width70.8 in67.9 in2.9 in
Height51.0 in55.1 in4.1 in
Wheelbase92.6 in101.2 in8.6 in
Ground clearance4.1 in——
Curb weight3,177 lb2,731 lb447 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.5 in – 175.0 in).

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