Subaru Outback vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Acura RDX
- Length188.2 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,386 lb – 3,658 lb
- 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 0.6 in taller (65.7 in vs 65.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.9 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 315 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 3,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.9 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 315 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 3,837 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 104.3 in)
- 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)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 182.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 65.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 104.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 8.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,522 lb | 3,837 lb | 315 lb |
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