Spec Sizes

Subaru Forester vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Acura RDX

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

Side view
  • Length179.5 in
  • Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
  • Wheelbase103.0 in
  • Ground clearance9.0 in
  • Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Acura RDX width73.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in shorter (179.5 in vs 182.5 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 3.5 in narrower (70.1 in vs 73.6 in)
  • Height: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in taller (66.4 in vs 65.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.9 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 482 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,837 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 482 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,837 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.9 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.1 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Forester is 3.5 in narrower (70.1 in vs 73.6 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in taller (66.4 in vs 65.1 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in shorter (179.5 in vs 182.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Acura RDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.5 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.9 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterAcura RDXDifference
Length179.5 in182.5 in3.0 in
Width70.1 in73.6 in3.5 in
Height66.4 in65.1 in1.3 in
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in1.3 in
Ground clearance9.0 in8.1 in0.9 in
Curb weight3,355 lb3,837 lb482 lb

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