Subaru Outback vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Acura RDX
- Length189.0 in
- Height61.6 in – 63.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,357 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Acura RDX width73.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 8.3 in shorter (189.0 in vs 180.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.9 in narrower (69.7 in vs 73.6 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 2.8 in taller (62.4 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 430 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,924 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 430 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,924 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.9 in narrower (69.7 in vs 73.6 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 8.3 in shorter (189.0 in vs 180.7 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 2.8 in taller (62.4 in vs 65.2 in)
- 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 8.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 180.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 62.4 in | 65.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb | 3,924 lb | 430 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.