Spec Sizes

Subaru Outback vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Acura RDX

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

Side view
  • Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
  • Height56.1 in – 61.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Curb weight3,330 lb – 3,610 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.1 in – 69.7 in
  • Acura RDX width73.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RDX is 6.8 in shorter (187.4 in vs 180.7 in)
  • Width: Subaru Outback is 4.7 in narrower (68.9 in vs 73.6 in)
  • Height: Acura RDX is 6.4 in taller (58.9 in vs 65.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 454 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,924 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 454 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,924 lb)
  2. Height: Acura RDX is 6.4 in taller (58.9 in vs 65.2 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Outback is 4.7 in narrower (68.9 in vs 73.6 in)
  4. Length: Acura RDX is 6.8 in shorter (187.4 in vs 180.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Acura RDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 4.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru OutbackAcura RDXDifference
Length187.4 in180.7 in6.8 in
Width68.9 in73.6 in4.7 in
Height58.9 in65.2 in6.4 in
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in0.8 in
Curb weight3,470 lb3,924 lb454 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.2 in – 188.7 in).

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