Subaru Outback vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Acura RDX

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

Side view
  • Length189.0 in
  • Height61.6 in – 63.2 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Curb weight3,350 lb – 3,625 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in
  • Acura RDX width73.6 in – 77.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RDX is 4.3 in shorter (189.0 in vs 184.7 in)
  • Width: Subaru Outback is 5.6 in narrower (69.7 in vs 75.3 in)
  • Height: Acura RDX is 4.5 in taller (62.4 in vs 67.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 105.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 710 lb heavier (3,488 lb vs 4,198 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 710 lb heavier (3,488 lb vs 4,198 lb)
  2. Width: Subaru Outback is 5.6 in narrower (69.7 in vs 75.3 in)
  3. Height: Acura RDX is 4.5 in taller (62.4 in vs 67.0 in)
  4. Length: Acura RDX is 4.3 in shorter (189.0 in vs 184.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 105.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDXAcura RDX is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Acura RDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru OutbackSubaru Outback is narrower by 5.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru OutbackBased on length × width (Subaru Outback)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru OutbackAcura RDXDifference
Length189.0 in184.7 in4.3 in
Width69.7 in75.3 in5.6 in
Height62.4 in67.0 in4.5 in
Wheelbase105.1 in105.3 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,488 lb4,198 lb710 lb

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