Subaru Forester vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Acura RDX
- Length176.6 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,140 lb – 3,320 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Acura RDX width73.6 in – 77.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.1 in shorter (176.6 in vs 184.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 7.0 in narrower (68.3 in vs 75.3 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 2.0 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 968 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 4,198 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 968 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 4,198 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 7.0 in narrower (68.3 in vs 75.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 105.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.1 in shorter (176.6 in vs 184.7 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 2.0 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 8.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 7.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.6 in | 184.7 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 75.3 in | 7.0 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 67.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 105.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb | 4,198 lb | 968 lb |
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