Subaru Outback vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Acura RDX

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

Side view
  • Length188.2 in
  • Height65.7 in
  • Wheelbase107.9 in
  • Curb weight3,386 lb – 3,658 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Acura RDX width73.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RDX is 5.7 in shorter (188.2 in vs 182.5 in)
  • Width: Subaru Outback is 1.9 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.6 in)
  • Height: Subaru Outback is 0.5 in taller (65.7 in vs 65.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 315 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 3,837 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 315 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 3,837 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 104.3 in)
  3. Length: Acura RDX is 5.7 in shorter (188.2 in vs 182.5 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Outback is 1.9 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.6 in)
  5. Height: Subaru Outback is 0.5 in taller (65.7 in vs 65.2 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru OutbackAcura RDXDifference
Length188.2 in182.5 in5.7 in
Width71.7 in73.6 in1.9 in
Height65.7 in65.2 in0.5 in
Wheelbase107.9 in104.3 in3.6 in
Curb weight3,522 lb3,837 lb315 lb

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