Spec Sizes

Subaru Outback vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Acura RDX

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

Side view
  • Length189.6 in
  • Height66.1 in
  • Wheelbase108.1 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,622 lb – 3,902 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Acura RDX width74.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RDX is 2.8 in shorter (189.6 in vs 186.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.8 in)
  • Height: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 108.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 164 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 3,926 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.2 in)
  2. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 164 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 3,926 lb)
  3. Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.8 in)
  4. Length: Acura RDX is 2.8 in shorter (189.6 in vs 186.8 in)
  5. Height: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Acura RDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.4 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru OutbackAcura RDXDifference
Length189.6 in186.8 in2.8 in
Width72.4 in74.8 in2.4 in
Height66.1 in65.7 in0.4 in
Wheelbase108.1 in108.3 in0.2 in
Ground clearance8.7 in8.2 in0.5 in
Curb weight3,762 lb3,926 lb164 lb

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